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Britannia Crest

Appeal Refused2.6 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 May 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
2.6 MW
Status
Appeal Refused
Operator or applicant
Green Switch Solutions
Location
Land Adj To Britanniacrest, 26 Reigate Road, Hookwood, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0HJ, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Reigate and Banstead
Planning application
15/01424/F
Appeal reference
APP/L3625/W/16/3142233

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  • 24 June 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 27 November 2015 Planning permission refused
  • 20 January 2016 Appeal lodged
  • 14 April 2016 Appeal refused

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