Permitted development coming in for non-domestic buildings

[TedM]

A new Part 43 is being added to the permitted development regulations that finally allows microgeneration on non-domestic properties. This comes into force from 6th April but applies in England only.

There are a few major differences from the equivalent domestic permitted development, such as:

solar panels cannot be installed within one metre of the edge of a roof, solar panels cannot be installed on the roof of a building within a conservation area, wind turbines and air source heat pumps are not included.

Also included is a minor change to the existing wording of Part 40 for domestic installations that has minimal effect.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/748/made

 

[SolarCity]

Thanks Ted. That should make things a little easier.

 

[babba]

I second that..Ted for PM...

 

[Gavin A]

thanks Ted.

IMO that opens up a huge additional market.

BTW, the other major change in those regs IMO related to flat roofs (non domestic), where it allows for systems to be installed upto 1m from the roof surface, meaning that the angled roof mounted systems are allowed, I'd think that means even for portrait mounting of standard sized panels.

good news anyway IMO.

 

[babba]

does this include factorys and office builbings pubs etc...????

 

[TedM]

Yes. The domestic Part 40 covers dwellings and blocks of flats only. This new Part 43 covers every other type of building.

 

[trev]

I've seen loads of non domestic buildings with panels on them. How come this is only officially being permitted now guys?

 

[BruceB]

The ones you have seen would have to have had planning permission to be within the law, whereas now they can just do it.

 

[trev]

Ah Isee thanks mate

 

[babba]

Frees up a lot of empty roofs and red tape...and 16p is better than a kick in the teeth...unless your gummy...