EPC F...can get to D with a 1.5 kWp south-facing PV system?

[Earthstore]

Why do you need planning?

 

[solarcat]

Flat roof, conservation area

 

[Earthstore]

The rules have changed for conservation areas, covered this recently with the help of Ted and Bruce, so I had to point out to my local planners that you no longer need planning for PV because of the highway rule.

However you still need planning because it is a flat roof so will be higher than 200mm,
You could always mount it flat, then go for planning after, you could just beat the EPC deadline, although there is a risk ...
Just a thought

 

[babba]

Earthstore can you post new or not so new regs regarding conservation areas..?????

 

[Earthstore]

Earthstore can you post new or not so new regs regarding conservation areas..?????

I have just tried to find the link that Ted posted, but I can not find it, sorry.
If Ted reads this maybe he would be kind enough to repost it.

 

[babba]

Thanks for trying...

 

[solarcat]

Thank you all,

yes if there is any chance of finding that link it would be great, I'll start looking for it online

 

[babba]

What Is Retrospective Planning Consent? How Do I Apply?

try this link on retrospective planning if you install you can apply after install worth a look...

 

[methley]

It does depend on the property's permitted development rights also. Mine had them removed so still needed planning.

 

[BruceB]

Methley, It would be interesting to know which permitted development rights were removed, because PV permitted development rights come under 'Part 40' of the relevant Act. For a great many people when permitted development rights were removed in earlier planning permissions, Part 40 did not exist, therefore it was not listed in the rights removed, therefore when it was introduced everyone benefitted from it because it had never been removed.

Solarcat, You want SI 2011/2056

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2011