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Solar planning in Havering
Havering has decided 10 solar farms and approved 80% of them, taking a median of 2.8 months to decide. Consented capacity: 55 MW. 1 application still awaiting a decision.
How Havering compares
Against the 298 UK authorities with 5+ solar decisions, Havering sits in the 7th percentile for approval rate (13 points below the England average) and the 39th percentile for speed.
Decisions by year
Solar decisions by the year the decision was issued (Renewable Energy Planning Database). Withdrawn and still-undecided applications are excluded, so a short bar can mean a quiet year rather than a strict council.
Every recorded scheme (11)
| Scheme | MW | Status | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
Central Park Leisure - PV System London Borough of Havering · J0027.24 · 1.8 mo to decide | 0.37 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-11-25 |
Liberty Shopping Centre, Western Road - Solar Panels Redical Holding · J0002.24 · 1.8 mo to decide | 0.46 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-03-19 |
David Lloyd Leisure, Gidea Park - Solar Panels David Lloyd Leisure Limited · J0015.23 · 1.2 mo to decide | 0.38 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-07-21 |
Ceme Campus, Marsh Way - Solar PV Panels Private Developer · P0037.23 · 2.8 mo to decide | 0.91 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-04-28 |
Romford Halal Meats, Folkes Lane - Solar Panels Romford Halal Meats · P1541.22 · 2.8 mo to decide | 0.25 | Awaiting Construction | 2022-12-23 |
Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels London Borough of Hounslow · J0016.21 · 9 mo to decide | 0.26 | Operational | 2021-10-08 |
Fen Lane, Bulphan Solar Farm DIF Capital Partners · P0059.21 · 6.5 mo to decide | 49.9 | Under Construction | 2021-07-30 |
Clay Tye Road - Solar Farm REG Windpower Limited · P0814.21 | 49.9 | Application Submitted | 2021-04-27 |
Cranham Golf Course Solar Park Cranham Golf Course · P0907.14 · 13.5 mo to decide | 2.6 | Operational | 2015-08-13 |
Cranham Golf Course Cranham Golf Course · P1609.14 · 2.4 mo to decide | 2.6 | Application Refused | 2015-01-29 |
Clay Tye Farm Green Switch Solutions · P1249.14 · 3.9 mo to decide | 15.9 | Application Refused | 2015-01-06 |
Does Havering approve solar farms?
Yes — of the 10 solar farms Havering has decided, 80% were approved (8 granted, 2 refused). The UK-wide rate for solar is 93%.
How long does a solar farm application take in Havering?
The median time from application to decision is 2.8 months, against a UK median of 2.3 months for solar. That is measured between the submission and decision dates recorded in REPD, so it reflects the whole determination period including any extensions.
How much solar capacity has Havering consented?
55 MW has been consented across 8 approved schemes, with 19 MW refused. A further 1 application awaits a decision.
Other technologies in Havering
Source: Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD), Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Open Government Licence v3.0 — 2026 Q1 extract. Approval rate is over decided applications only (approved ÷ approved+refused); withdrawn and undecided schemes are excluded. A permission later expired still counts as approved because consent was granted. REPD covers schemes of roughly 150 kW and above, is published quarterly, and does not record refusal reasons — so nothing here explains why a scheme was refused. Screening context for site selection, not planning advice.
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