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Dismissed24 May 20243329389

Barn at Little Learings Farm, Smithy Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, HX7 7PD

Planning appeal 3329389 at Barn at Little Learings Farm, Smithy Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, HX7 7PD (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 May 2024 by Inspector Worthington E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works relating to the solar panels would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

Conversion of barn to dwelling including re- instatement of roof and lean-to extension. Installation of 16 x 370W in-roof Solar PV panels on south facing roof. Amendment to 19/00010/LBC and 20/01380/LBC. Application for Listed Building Consent

Authority
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Worthington E
Postcode
HX7 7PD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed works relating to the solar panels would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses

What decided it

The public benefits of the renewable energy installation, though recognised as supporting climate change objectives, were insufficient to outweigh the considerable harm to the special interest and historic legibility of the Grade II listed building caused by the prominent and incongruous appearance of the solar panels on the barn roof.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP Policy CC6LP Policy HE1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 157Paragraph 163Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208

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