Planning appeal decision
5 Clarence Place, Penzance, TR18 2QA
Planning appeal 3328731 at 5 Clarence Place, Penzance, TR18 2QA (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 13 June 2024 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the significance and special interest of the Grade II listed building, and whether the character or appearance of the Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced.
to fix photovoltaic panels to the south side of the roof behind the parapet
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Householder developments
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- TR18 2QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the significance and special interest of the Grade II listed building, and whether the character or appearance of the Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Grade II listed building and Conservation Area, which attracts great weight under the Framework, was not outweighed by the public benefits of renewable energy generation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 2(1d)Policy 2(2a)Policy 12Policy 24Policy RE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 164Paragraph 195Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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