®Planning appeal decision
William Booth Training College, Champion Park, London, SE5 8BQ
installation of PV arrays to the roofs of houses 1 - 9
- Authority
- London Borough of Southwark
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building known as William Booth Memorial Training College (Main block), or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Camberwell Grove Conservation Area
What decided it
The visual prominence and contrasting appearance of the PV panels on the historic roofscapes would harm the special interest and significance of the listed building and conservation area, and this harm could not be justified by the public benefits claimed, particularly as alternative energy efficiency measures were available.
Framework references: 8, 164, 205, 207, 208
Plan policies cited: Policy HC1 of The London Plan, Policy P19 of The Southwark Plan 2019-2036, Policy P20 of The Southwark Plan 2019-2036, Policy P21 of The Southwark Plan 2019-2036
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.