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Dismissed2 February 20243330635

29 Main Road, Higham, Alfreton, DE55 6EH

Planning appeal 3330635 at 29 Main Road, Higham, Alfreton, DE55 6EH (North East Derbyshire District Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2024 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the setting of the appeal property and the neighbouring dwelling.

the installation of 12 panel solar pv system to roof pitches of detached garage

Authority
North East Derbyshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector
McHugh I
Postcode
DE55 6EH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the setting of the appeal property and the neighbouring dwelling
  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Higham Conservation Area

What decided it

The visual prominence and incongruity of the solar panels within the Conservation Area and their detrimental effect on the setting of the listed buildings could not be justified by the renewable energy benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SS1SDC5SDC6SDC10SDC12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 157Paragraph 164Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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