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Bollands Hill

Appeal Refused4 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 5 October 2015

Technology
Solar
Capacity
4 MW
Status
Appeal Refused
Operator or applicant
Green Switch Developments
Location
Land to the east of Bollands Hill and North of The Kennet and Avon Canal, Seend, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Wiltshire
Planning application
14/03736/FUL
Appeal reference
APP/Y3940/W/15/3005078

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  • 4 April 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 9 September 2014 Planning permission refused
  • 27 April 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 4 September 2015 Appeal refused

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