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Allowed7 November 20243316512

Chapelsteads Farm, Wormhill, Buxton, SK17 8SL

Planning appeal 3316512 at Chapelsteads Farm, Wormhill, Buxton, SK17 8SL (Peak District) was allowed on 7 November 2024 by Inspector Chukwujekwu I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wormhill and Hargatewall Conservation Area.

the installation of a solar panel to garage roof

Authority
Peak District
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector
Chukwujekwu I
Postcode
SK17 8SL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wormhill and Hargatewall Conservation Area
  • The effect on the setting of the nearby listed buildings

What decided it

The solar panels, when detailed with uniform dark colour and set flush within the roof plane of a modern but traditionally-designed garage, would not cause discordant visual impact given the spatial relationships, setback, and mature tree backdrop, and the renewable energy benefits and policy support for low carbon development outweighed any limited conflict with design guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Strategy policy CC2Policies DMC5Policies DMC7Policies DMC8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 164

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