The majority of home owners will be able to get solar panels fitted without requiring planning permission, but it is wise to check the conditions before booking an installer.
What Permitted Development Allows
Most domestic solar panel installations are carried out under Permitted Development, which allows most household Solar Panel installations to be installed without the need for a Planning Application, provided that the installation does not breach any of the following restrictions, as laid down in the Permitted Development for Solar Panels for houses.
When You Do Need Permission
Other Cases. Typically, for a flat roof, above a certain height, a full application would be required. In the case of a property in a conservation area, or even where there are restrictions for panels that can be seen from a road, it is advisable to contact the local planning authority prior to proceeding. You can find their contact details on the council’s website.
Checking Your Property’s Status
Article 4 directions and Conservation Areas. Article 4 directions can remove certain aspects of Permitted Development from specific streets within an area. Therefore, it is wise to check whether your street is within a Conservation Area by looking at the council’s Planning Portal or by ringing the planning department for a 10 minute chat to confirm.
Building Regulations Are Separate
You must also comply with Building Regulations for solar panel installation. The Solar Panel Installation Company will complete the necessary notification under the competent person scheme for Building Regulations as part of the installation work. Solar Panel Installation Weston is covered in more detail at //redbridgeandsons.co.uk/solar-pv-panels/solar-panel-installation-weston/.
If we check out the points above prior to the commencement of work, it should ensure that your solar panel installation is completed efficiently and without any hiccups.
