Services and ancillary fixtures

​It is policy to:

• Ensure services and ancillary fixtures, in particular those that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions or water consumption such as solar panels, solar hot water services or water storage tanks, may be permitted on any visible part of significant or contributory buildings, where:​
• It can be demonstrated there is no feasible alternative.
• It will not detract from the character and appearance of the building or heritage place.
• Ensure items affixed to roofs, such as solar panels, align with the profile of the roof.
• Ensure services and ancillary fixtures are installed in a manner where they can be removed without damaging significant fabric.
  
• ​​Ensure, for new buildings, services and ancillary fixtures are concealed, integrated or incorporated into the design of the building.
  

Figure 27: Services and ancillary fixtures

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