Installation of two roof solar panels

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Minor scale of the two roof solar panels
• ✓Very limited visual impact on the street scene due to size and position
• ✓Distance from the public highway reducing visibility
• ✓Residential area context considered appropriate for the proposal

The proposal involved fitting two solar panels to the roof of a residential property in a predominantly residential area. The key planning issue was the visual impact of the panels on the street scene. The officer assessed the panels as minor in scale and noted that their size, position, and distance from the public highway meant they would be barely noticeable from the street. The application was approved by delegated decision, with conditions requiring development to commence within four years and work to accord with the submitted drawings.

The panels were judged acceptable because they are relatively minor in scale and their position on the roof, combined with their distance from the public highway, means they would have very limited visual impact on the street scene.

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