2 Regent Square, PENZANCE, TR18 4BG

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.

Framework references: 199, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy 2, Policy 12, Policy 24

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