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Hi,
I was on a ladder yesterday getting ready to fix a couple of PV panels to the wall; but I have started to wonder if I need planning permission?

Does anyone know? Andy - did you need permission?

TIA

Pete M

Well I didn't apply for planning permission (ssshh . . . don't tell anyone) . . .

Someone told me after I had had them put up that I do need planning permission. However, none of my neighbours have said anything, nor has anyone from the Council. So it looks like I have got away with it.

If anyone does say anything, I will just say that it is a temporary structure as it isn't built into the fabric of the house, just bolted onto a wall. I will say that if I move, I will take them with me. Don't know if that will work, though.

Not sure what to recommend . . . do you think any of your neighbours might complain?

Andy - I dont think here would be any problem, they are on the side of the house, not street facing, unless you look down the side. However I had planned to put one on the front and that will be very visible.

Im going ahead anyway because all the bits have just arrived and I cant afford to have them roof mounted.

I see that David Cameron is having to have his turbine taken down due to planning/fitting hickup. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6505807.stm

Pete M

If it's a listed building or you are in a Conservation Area you may have a problem.

Best of luck mate. Mine are on the back of the house, so they aren't facing a road.

I have heard about loads of people putting this kind of thing up with no problems. It seems to be wind turbines that get people's backs up - probably because they project so far above the roof of the house.

I think people are more likely to view your panels with interest than with irritation.

If it's a listed building or you are in a Conservation Area you may have a problem.

Definitely.

But if not and on the rear and if you've not got any other extensions it will be permitted development.

Thanks everyone;

Its not listed or in a conservation area and there is a small utility room extension on the back so hopefully the side wall panels will be OK. The panel on the front is for a later stage anyway.

Ill let you know what happens.

Pete M

You will almost definately need planning permission, esp if they are mounted at an angle. (not flush to the wall).

However, if anyone complains you can easily remove them I assume.

Ballard wrote:However, if anyone complains you can easily remove them I assume.

With a gun?