PLANS for 16 solar panels at historic Cark Hall have been lodged with South Lakeland District Council.

Applicant Rosalie Johnson hopes to install the non-reflective panels in a field behind the Grade 11* listed property in a bid to reduce electricity bills, according to planning documents.

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Double glazing is not permitted at the house - first shown on a map in 1540 - and numerous wide chimneys add to heat loss in cold weather, state the plans.

A tall hedge of evergreen trees already screens the proposed location from Cark Hall, and extra trees would be planted. The solar panels would measure 8m x 3.2m in total.