Farnham Lodge, Union Road, FARNHAM, GU9 7PT

the installation of solar panels on the rear south-west and north-east slopes of the roof and the fitting of associated electrical equipment in the loft space and existing ground floor cupboard

Authority: Waverley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Burston J

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 Farnham Conservation Area

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and Conservation Area was not outweighed by the public benefits of carbon emission reduction, as the Framework requires great weight to be given to the conservation of designated heritage assets.

Framework references: 205, 206, 208

Plan policies cited: Policy HA1, Policy DM20, Policy DM21

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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