Church House , High Street, Tilshead, Wiltshire, SP3 4RZ

Planning appeal 3306130 at Church House , High Street, Tilshead, Wiltshire, SP3 4RZ (Wiltshire Council) was dismissed on 14 August 2023 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the setting of nearby heritage assets, including Church House and South Manor (both grade II listed buildings), Church of St Thomas A Becket (grade I listed building); and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Tilshead Conservation Area.

installation of 14 Solar Panels on the roof of the garage

Authority: Wiltshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Tucker A
Postcode: SP3 4RZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal upon the setting of nearby heritage assets, including Church House and South Manor (both grade II listed buildings), Church of St Thomas A Becket (grade I listed building); and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Tilshead Conservation Area

What decided it

The visual prominence and modern appearance of the panels cause less than substantial harm to the settings of listed buildings and the conservation area character, which cannot be outweighed by the environmental benefits given the lack of evidence that less harmful alternatives were properly considered.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 58 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy 2015
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 189Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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