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Hairyloon



Joined: 20 Nov 2008
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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 14 9:44 am    Post subject: Solar panels on Listed building. Reply with quote
    

I've suggested to our local church that they put solar panels on the roof, but they say it is a grade two listed building so they cannot.

Any cunning or persuasive arguments?

Nick



Joined: 02 Nov 2004
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Location: Hereford
PostPosted: Wed May 21, 14 9:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Site them on the roof that cannot be seen by the road.

Free standing ones are more likely to get through planning than visible roof ones.

Successful case studies

RichardW



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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 14 5:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Its not impossible but they need proper paid for advice not some ramblings from a RBOI.

NorthernMonkeyGirl



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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 14 5:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

NT did it on a Grade I listed castle, so the Grade thing is not a valid excuse in itself

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1356397749561/

I presume they just need a kick up the bum to get them to seriously consider it and seek proper advice etc?

Hairyloon



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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 14 6:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

NorthernMonkeyGirl wrote:
I presume they just need a kick up the bum to get them to seriously consider it and seek proper advice etc?

It was no more than a speculative suggestion while chatting to the church warden. They are currently in discussion with the architect over various things...

Hairyloon



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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 14 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Nick wrote:
Successful case studies.


That link is not working for me at the moment.

sean
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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 14 6:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Hairyloon wrote:
Nick wrote:
Successful case studies.


That link is not working for me at the moment.


I think that their website's fallen over at the moment. I can't get in from here or via googling.

Gervase



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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 14 9:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Shouldn't be a problem if they can be sited discretely. Listed Building Consent will be required. Call your local council's conservation officer and get him or her out for a chat. Most will try their darnedest to seek a viable solution.

Nick



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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 14 9:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

sean wrote:
Hairyloon wrote:
Nick wrote:
Successful case studies.


That link is not working for me at the moment.


I think that their website's fallen over at the moment. I can't get in from here or via googling.


Works fine for me now. Anyone else?

earthyvirgo



Joined: 24 Aug 2007
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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 14 9:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Nick wrote:
sean wrote:
Hairyloon wrote:
Nick wrote:
Successful case studies.


That link is not working for me at the moment.


I think that their website's fallen over at the moment. I can't get in from here or via googling.


Works fine for me now. Anyone else?


Seems to be working fine here.

EV

sean
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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 14 10:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Back up now. So presumably their site at fault.

Hairyloon



Joined: 20 Nov 2008
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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 14 11:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Gervase wrote:
Shouldn't be a problem if they can be sited discretely...

Round the back, out of the sunshine?

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