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Clay Tye Farm

Application Refused15.9 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 30 May 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
15.9 MW
Status
Application Refused (Secretary of State - Refusal)
Operator or applicant
Green Switch Solutions
Location
Land Associated to Clay Tye Farm Clay Tye Road & South of St Marys Lane Upminster, London, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Havering
Planning application
P1249.14
Appeal reference
APP/B5480/W/15/3007618

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  • 8 September 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 6 January 2015 Planning permission refused
  • 2 June 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 30 September 2015 Secretary of State intervened
  • 2 February 2016 Refused by the Secretary of State
  • 2 February 2016 Appeal refused

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