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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) with regard to the proposed development of an outline application for the installation, operation and decommissioning of a renewable energy generating station, comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar arrays, a 33kV Distribution Network Operator (DNO) substation, underground cable route and associated equipment, infrastructure and access on land at Hophouse Lane
Proposal details
- Reference
- 2026/0903/SCREEN
- Ward
- Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
- Parish
- Kirkby Lonsdale
- Agent
- Victoria Dennison, Stantec
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West Lune Solar Farm Kirkby Lonsdale CARNFORTH
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Documents 5 of 5
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application noticeApplication Form No Personal Data | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Site visit photos 22/05Photograph | 22 May 2026 | View |
| West Lune Solar Farm EIA Screening ReportReport/Statement | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| EcologyConsultation Response | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
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