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Allowed28 May 20243324267

Thurlwood House, Bramfield, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2QG

Planning appeal 3324267 at Thurlwood House, Bramfield, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2QG (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 28 May 2024 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the openness of, and purposes of including land within, the Green Belt.

the installation of 40, stand-alone solar panels

Authority
East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector
Plenty B
Postcode
SG14 2QG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the openness of, and purposes of including land within, the Green Belt
  • Whether the harm caused by the proposal, by virtue of being inappropriate development in the Green Belt, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations to result in 'Very Special Circumstances'

What decided it

The substantial benefits of renewable microgeneration enabling the dwelling to become carbon-free and self-sufficient, combined with the temporary nature of the installation and minimal visual impact, clearly outweighed the harm to Green Belt openness.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GBR1Policy CC3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 142Paragraph 152Paragraph 153Paragraph 154Paragraph 155Paragraph 161

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