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Dismissed11 May 20233303771

2 Regent Square, Penzance, TR18 4BG

Planning appeal 3303771 at 2 Regent Square, Penzance, TR18 4BG (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 11 May 2023 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.

installation of a photovoltaic (PV) array to the rear facing east and west elevations of the listed building. Panels will not be visible from the highway and can be removed at the end of their life. Panels have been chosen to minimise their visual impact by using a black framed module with dark silicone. Not silver framed with blue silicone. Panels will be mounted approximately 80mm off the perpendicular of the roof line to minimise their visual impact. The panels will be mounted centrally on the roofs to remain aesthetically pleasing which will also allow rain water run off to be caught in the gutters. The panels will not exceed to height of the properties ridgeline

Authority
Cornwall Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector
Jones M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area

What decided it

The limited public benefits of the renewable energy installation do not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, particularly given the strong statutory presumption against such harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 2Policy 12Policy 24
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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