Stables Barn Hay Lane, Longdon Green, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 4QQ

Planning appeal 3364824 at Stables Barn Hay Lane, Longdon Green, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 4QQ (Lichfield District Council) was dismissed on 10 December 2025 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposals would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Broomy Fields or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.

Installation of a solar photovoltaic cell array on outbuilding roof, erect a lean-to battery store, install new 3 x windows and 4 x skylights

Authority: Lichfield District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector: Stephens K
Postcode: WS15 4QQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposals would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Broomy Fields or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
Whether sufficient information has been provided regarding the effect of the proposed development on protected species

What decided it

The harm to the significance of the listed building from the visually incongruous PV panels and additional openings, which would erode the building's agrarian character, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of renewable energy and improved daylight.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP1Policy CP2Policy CP3Policy CP14Policy SC2Policy BE1Policy BE2Policy NR3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 215

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