Planning appeal decision
Cowlands Barn , Collops Road, Stebbing, CM6 3SZ
Planning appeal 3305091 at Cowlands Barn , Collops Road, Stebbing, CM6 3SZ (Uttlesford District Council) was allowed on 4 April 2023 by Inspector Prentis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the special interest of Cowlands Farm Barn and Cowlands Farm Outbuilding, which are Grade II listed buildings, and on the setting of Cowlands Farmhouse, which is also a Grade II listed building.
installation of 8 no. photovoltaic panels on connecting corridor/garage roof
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Prentis D
- Postcode
- CM6 3SZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the special interest of Cowlands Farm Barn and Cowlands Farm Outbuilding, which are Grade II listed buildings, and on the setting of Cowlands Farmhouse, which is also a Grade II listed building
What decided it
The solar panels would be located on the rear of modern outbuildings in a discreet position that would not harm the special interest of the listed buildings or the setting of Cowlands Farmhouse, and the renewable energy benefit supported the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GEN2Policy ENV2
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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