®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed14 August 20233306130
Church House , High Street, Tilshead, Wiltshire, SP3 4RZ
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
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.
Framework references: 189, 199, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy 58 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy 2015
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