So "furious neighbours of a cottager who put solar panels up on his roof in the middle of Thornbury's heritage trail have blasted his act of visual vandalism" (Thornbury Gazette, Thursday, August 23, 2012, page 4)
Surely the architectural merit of Castle Street's skyline is at least as badly damaged by the neighbours, many in listed buildings, who adorn their chimneys with unsightly aerials? When South Gloucestershire Council's planning bosses and Thornbury Town Council meet to discuss the matter I hope they give some thought to the unintended consequences of a decision which gave more weight to the negative visual impact than to the environmental benefit.
Aerials certainly have a negative visual impact but no environmental benefit whatsoever. Once the solar panels go, aerials must go. And what next? Oh yes, look at the hideous street lights which are totally inappropriate for the setting. Anyone for Victorian gas lighting?
The only certainty is that council taxpayers will end up footing the bills for hearings, actions and compensation?
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