Tue, 12 May 2026 13:30:41 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150673#Comment_150673 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150673#Comment_150673 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:41:32 +0100 mondage I was informed by the planners 12 months ago that my 45 cm parapet was not the the plane of the roof and therefore I would need planning permission for my 16 panels (2 Thermal and 16PV (4Kw)).

So upon finally deciding to embark on the pain of planning, imagine my glee when I discovered the new modifications to Permitted development for Wales (Sorry England)

Flat roofs can have panels up to 1 metre above the deck.

Hurrah! no planning required....

It was snuck under the radar on 18th June.

http://origin-www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2012/1346/made

Just thought the forum would like to know of the changes.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150679#Comment_150679 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150679#Comment_150679 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:22:14 +0100 CWatters
http://www.planningni.gov.uk/index/advice/advice_apply/advice_apply_homes/advice_home_work2/advice_home_solar.htm

Roof mounted solar panels on a flat roof

Planning permission is not required provided that:

1. Panels do not extend more than 1.5 metres above the plane of the roof.

2. Panels do not exceed the boundary of the existing roof.

3. If you live in a house within a conservation area or World Heritage Site the panels must not be visible from a road.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150727#Comment_150727 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150727#Comment_150727 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:41:26 +0100 djh
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/planningpolicyandlegislation/new

"What's new

Latest policy, consultations and guidance

April 2012"]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150731#Comment_150731 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150731#Comment_150731 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:48:57 +0100 gustyturbine https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150736#Comment_150736 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150736#Comment_150736 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:07:13 +0100 candlemaker ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150775#Comment_150775 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150775#Comment_150775 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:15:00 +0100 GaryB Re Item 3, the only World Heritage Site in NI is the Giant's Causeway!
There are no houses on the site, only the new Visitor Centre, the Causeway Hotel, and the Nook public house. There will never be any houses on the site because it is, er, a World Heritage Site...]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150784#Comment_150784 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9300&Focus=150784#Comment_150784 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 06:59:18 +0100 Joiner ]]>