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Howgrove Farm

Appeal Refused4.7 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 3 March 2016

Technology
Solar
Capacity
4.7 MW
Status
Appeal Refused
Operator or applicant
Green Switch Solutions
Location
Parcel 2900, Greenhouse Lane, Nempnett Thrubwell, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 7UY, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Planning application
14/03990/FUL
Appeal reference
APP/F0114/W/15/3103260

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  • 22 September 2014 Planning application submitted
  • 11 June 2015 Planning permission refused
  • 12 August 2015 Appeal lodged
  • 11 February 2016 Appeal refused

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