Planning appeal decision
29 Barnhill Lane, Hayes, UB4 9HD
Planning appeal 3303935 at 29 Barnhill Lane, Hayes, UB4 9HD (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 21 December 2022 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the solar panels on the character and appearance of the area.
10 No. solar Panels on top of Flat roof - to an existing dwelling-house. Each Panel is [600mm x 1800mm]. Flat roof area = 3.6m x 4.5m = 16.20 sq. m
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Burnham T
- Postcode
- UB4 9HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the solar panels on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The solar panels project prominently above the dwelling's ridgeline and are visible in street views, forming a discordant feature that is detrimental to the character and appearance of the Area of Special Local Character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE 1Policy DMHB 5Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 12Policy DMHD 1Policy D4Policy D8
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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