Planning appeal decision
36 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LH
Planning appeal 6007068 at 36 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LH (Dorset) was dismissed on 2 July 2026 by Inspector J J Evans, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works would preserve a listed building or its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and linked to that whether the works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.
to install solar photovoltaics to rear facing roof slopes
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- renewable energy
- Inspector
- J J Evans
- Postcode
- DT6 3LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works would preserve a listed building or its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and linked to that whether the works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The visual harm caused by the panels on the south-facing roof to the special interest of the listed building, the settings of nearby listed buildings, and the character and appearance of the conservation area outweighs the public benefits of improved energy efficiency.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV13Policy CC4Policy ENV4Policy ENV12Policy COM11Policy HT2Policy ENV1Policy D1Policy D8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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