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Dismissed16 May 20243319355

25 Monmouth Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AJ

Planning appeal 3319355 at 25 Monmouth Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0AJ (Exeter City Council) was dismissed on 16 May 2024 by Inspector Catchpole R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

the “installation of six black PV solar panels on rear roof slope”. Appeal B: APP/Y1110/Y/23/3319355 25 Monmouth Street, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0AJ

Authority
Exeter City Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector
Catchpole R
Postcode
EX3 0AJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
  • The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Topsham Conservation Area

What decided it

The public benefits of improved energy efficiency and carbon reduction do not outweigh the less than substantial but considerable harm to the special interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DG1(h)C1C2CP17
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 164Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208

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