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May 2023
Plan approved for 32 solar panels on Coppice Valley school
Coppice Valley Primary School in Harrogate.
Thirty-two solar panels will be installed on Harrogate’s Coppice Valley Primary School after the council gave the go-ahead to the proposal.
Red Kite Learning Trust, which runs the school, tabled the plan with North Yorkshire Council last month.
It will see the panels installed on the school’s roof to generate 13.6 kwp of renewable energy.
The council has since approved the proposal.
In documents submitted to the council, the trust said it felt the panels would help to enhance the character of the building.
It said:
“It is considered that the proposed solar panels would be complementary to the character of the building.
“The visual appearance of the solar panels on the roofed area is considered appropriate for the school building, thereby enhancing the visionary appearance of the site as an up-to-date centre for learning, creating responsible citizens for tomorrow’s world with an appreciation for their surroundings and a duty of care for the environment.
“It is considered that the panels could have a positive impact on the character of the building and no overall detrimental impact on the surrounding area.”
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