PLANNING permission has been granted for 10 solar panels in the garden of the Grade II listed Creedy Bridge Cottage on the outskirts of Crediton.

The panels will be arranged in two rows of five in the rear garden and mounted on lightweight freestanding frames. They will not be fixed to the ground nor need any foundations.

Where the panels would go
Where the solar panels can go (Architectural Services/ MDDC)

“The development is considered to respect the character, scale, setting and design of the existing property, and it is not considered that the proposal will result in the overdevelopment of the site or have any significantly adverse impacts upon the living conditions of occupiers of any neighbouring property,” said Mid Devon District Council, approving the application.

“No impacts are judged to arise in regard to flood risk, ecology/ biodiversity and highway safety.

“In the absence of any identified harm, it is considered reasonable to grant planning permission.”

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You can see the application on Mid Devon District Council’s website under reference 26/00637/HOUSE.