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No.Condition Text
1.It is considered that the proposal would constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt, and that very special circumstances have not been demonstrated in this case that would clearly outweigh the harm by reason of inappropriateness and other harm. The proposal is therefore contrary to the guidance contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.
2.The proposal, by reason of the number of solar panels and their arrangement across the site, together with the scale and extent of associated structures and development, would be materially harmful to the open character of the Green Belt, and to the visual amenities of the surrounding area, contrary to Policy DC61 of the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document.
3.The proposed solar panels, by reason of the scale of the development and the location of the site in relation to the nearby motorway, would create conditions that would present a distraction to users of the M25 and would therefore be significantly harmful to highway safety, contrary to Policy DC32 of the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document.
4.During consideration by the committee, members placed different weight on the planning merits and decided to refuse planning permission.