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Solar panels and wind turbines

If you live in a flat, planning permission is required for the installation of solar panels and wind turbines if they would materially affect the external appearance of the building.

The installation of solar panels and wind turbines on single family dwellinghouses can sometimes benefit from being permitted development, and as such planning permission by the Council will not be required.

The Planning Portal has more information relating to the installation of solar panels on domestic land and on non-domestic land, and the installation of wind turbines.

Find out more about the Solar Together solar panel scheme.