57-58, Simon Green Road, Bolster Moor, Huddersfield, HD7 4JZ

1. 1.The installation of roof-mounted solar panels at 57-58 Simon Green Road would result in less than substantial harm to the setting and historic character of the Grade II Listed Building. The roof plane is clearly visible from public vantage points to the rear, and the introduction of solar panels would fail to preserve the building and the features of architectural interest which contribute to its significance. There are insufficient public benefits to outweigh the identified harm. The proposal therefore fails to accord with Policy LP35 of the Kirklees Local Plan, paragraphs 212 and 215 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Section 66 (2) and 72 (1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Plans and specifications schedule:- Plan Type Reference Version Date Received Location Plan - - 09/02/2026 Proposed Elevations 1619 22 F 12/02/2026 Proposed PV Layout E-01 A 16/02/2026 Conservation / Heritage - - 09/02/2026 Assessment Product brochure by AlphaESS - - 09/02/2026 Application form - - 09/02/2026 Pursuant to article 35 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015 and guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework, the Local Authority have, where possible, made a pre-application advice service available, complied with the Kirklees Development Management Charter 2024 and otherwise actively engaged with the applicant in dealing with the application. The case officer sought amendments to relocate the panels in order to mitigate the development’s impact; however, no amended plans were submitted. Development within a Coal Mining Area DEVELOPMENT LOW RISK AREA - STANDING ADVICE The proposed development lies within a coal mining area which may contain unrecorded coal mining related hazards. If any coal mining feature is encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to the Mining Remediation Authority on 0345 762 6846 or if a hazard is encountered on site call the emergency line 0800 288 4242.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

HD7 4JZ

Application type

Heritage

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

16 February 2026

Consultation expiry

9 March 2026

Consultation start

16 February 2026

Consultation end

9 March 2026

Target decision date

13 April 2026

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

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