SCHEDULE 2Permitted development rights

PART 14Renewable energy

Class A – installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on domestic premises

ConditionsA

Development is permitted by Class A subject to the following conditions—

a

solar PV or solar thermal equipment is, so far as practicable, sited so as to minimise its effect on the external appearance of the building;

b

solar PV or solar thermal equipment is, so far as practicable, sited so as to minimise its effect on the amenity of the area; F2...

F1ba

in the case of solar PV or solar thermal equipment installed on a flat roof located on article 2(3) land, before beginning development the developer must apply to the local planning authority for a determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority will be required with respect to the impact of the appearance of the solar PV or solar thermal equipment on that land;

bb

in relation to an application under sub-paragraph (ba), paragraphs J.4(3) to J.4(12) of this Part apply as if “Class A” substitutes the reference to “Class J” in paragraph J.4(4); and

c

solar PV or solar thermal equipment is removed as soon as reasonably practicable when no longer needed.