Old Rectory, Little Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 4TW

Planning appeal 3317588 at Old Rectory, Little Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 4TW (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 3 May 2024 by Inspector Woodwards O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including on the special architectural or historic interest of the listed buildings, The Old Rectory and the Stables, including with regard to their settings.

the installation of solar PV panels, and equipment in the cottage and Rectory

Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector: Woodwards O
Postcode: CM7 4TW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including on the special architectural or historic interest of the listed buildings, The Old Rectory and the Stables, including with regard to their settings

What decided it

The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed buildings and their settings, combined with the change to the character of the open rural location, outweighed the significant public benefits of renewable energy generation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV2Policy S7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 200Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 208Paragraph 180

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