Do I need to contact the council about getting solar panels?

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Usernameless16 · 02/04/2023 15:18

Due tp get solar panels fitted soon. Live in a non conservation area, and not a listed building. I know planning permission isn’t required, but do I need to inform the council prior to installation?

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PigletJohn · 02/04/2023 15:47

I was in a similar position, I wrote to the Planning Office and got confirmation that permission was not required. IIRC the installers asked for the letter.

user1471505356 · 03/04/2023 07:53

You will need Building control approval at the end to sign off.

PigletJohn · 04/04/2023 01:13

user1471505356 · 03/04/2023 07:53

You will need Building control approval at the end to sign off.

Do you know a regulation saying so?

user1471505356 · 04/04/2023 08:04

I paid ovefr£100 for Building approval in December in Northern Ireland, they came out and made a few comments ensuring the roof was still water tight.

PigletJohn · 04/04/2023 11:10

Do you mean there is a regulation in NI?

hannahcolobus · 04/04/2023 12:37

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user1471505356 · 04/04/2023 17:20

Absolutely or I have been conned with my Building Control Certificate

Rollercoaster1920 · 04/04/2023 17:55

I've just had panels fitted and no planning needed for me. The installation company will probably cover the building regs requirements. The electrical work certainly is notifiable.
See here: https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/solar-panels/building-regulations

Building Regulations - Solar panels - Planning Portal

Details of the planning permission and building regulation regimes for Solar Panels in England

https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/solar-panels/building-regulations

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