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Dismissed1 July 20243341933

3 Bewcastle Row, Kingsmead, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4HG

Planning appeal 3341933 at 3 Bewcastle Row, Kingsmead, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4HG (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 1 July 2024 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the appearance of the existing dwelling and character and appearance of the street scene.

installation of two solar panels fitted on the front elevation (retrospective)

Authority
Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector
Marshall E
Postcode
MK4 4HG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The impact of the proposal upon the appearance of the existing dwelling and character and appearance of the street scene

What decided it

The proposal's placement on the front elevation creates unacceptable visual impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene, contrary to Policies D1, D2, D3 and SC3 of the Local Plan, which cannot be justified by the renewable energy benefits in the absence of evidence that less visually impactful alternatives are unavailable.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SC3Policy D1Policy D2Policy D3

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