Meeting documents

Proposal: Erection of a tube system solar panel on rear roof slope of dwellinghouse (Retrospective).

The Planning Officer presented the application as detailed in the agenda and highlighted the solar panel had been installed in the late 1990’s by a previous owner. He explained that other listed building matters that need regularisation had been approved earlier this year.

Mrs Hobbs, applicant, reiterated the panel had been installed by a previous owner of the property, and she also referred to the listing description for the property which they considered to be partly incorrect. It was noted the building was significant within the village and the installation of the solar panel had not changed the structure of the building or caused any harm. She highlighted that in 1995, permission was granted for a velux roof light in the same roof, and the panel was to the rear of the property and not visible by the general public.

Ward member, Councillor Derek Yeomans commented the solar panel was a tiny array and only visible from a private courtyard. He noted that other listed buildings have panels, and the existing velux window was already an alien feature. He supported approval of the application.

There being no further discussion it was proposed and seconded to approve the application, contrary to the officer recommendation, as it was considered to not adversely affect the character and setting of the listed building, and on being to the vote was carried unanimously.

(Voting: Unanimous in favour)