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Near South Hetton, County Durham, England, UK·In developmentBattery Storage

Hawthorn Pit BESS (Zenobe)

  • StageIn planning (application DM/26/01837/FPA being considered by Durham County Council)
  • Next milestoneDetermination by Durham County Council; earliest construction 2029
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Zenobe, Hawthorn Pit 300MW BESS project page →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Determination by Durham County Council; earliest construction 20292 November 2026 · previously: Decision by Durham County Council on application DM/26/01837/FPA. No decision date has been published. Earliest construction start is 2029.
  • Stage: In planning (application DM/26/01837/FPA being considered by Durham County Council)2 November 2026 · previously: In planning (application submitted)
  • Next milestone: Decision by Durham County Council on application DM/26/01837/FPA. No decision date has been published. Earliest construction start is 2029.13 October 2026 · previously: Full planning application to Durham County Council in early 2026; decision expected mid-2026
  • Stage: In planning (application submitted)13 October 2026 · previously: In planning (pre-application)

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