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Split Decision8 December 20253370589

67 The Avenue, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1QU

Planning appeal 3370589 at 67 The Avenue, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1QU (South Downs) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 8 December 2025 by Inspector Davies G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lewes Conservation Area.

installation of 6 solar PV panels on the west elevation on the main house, 4 solar PV panels on the garden cabin, and 6 solar PV panels on the garage

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector
Davies G
Postcode
BN7 1QU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lewes Conservation Area

What decided it

The solar panels on the main house roof would be prominently visible from the public highway and would cause greater harm to the conservation area's character than the public benefits of renewable energy generation, whereas the more limited harm from the garage panels would be outweighed by their benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD5Policy SD12Policy SD15Policy SD48Policy HC3APolicy HC3B

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