The recent media coverage of Copenhagen  reminds me of a planning circular issued in the summer, which I apologise for not publicising earlier.

As from September of this year planning permission has not been required for solar panels, provided they don’t stick out too much. That is, they should not overtop the roof (excluding any chimneys) or protrude more than 20cm from the plane of the roof. Greater restrictions apply in Conservation Areas.

Local Liberal Democrats want to go further in encouraging installation of solar panels and/or microgeneration by householders. We are looking at the possibility of council tax holidays or similar subsidies, and hope to submit a motion to the party’s 2010 spring conference in Swansea.

I’m still working on the other outstanding items down to me.

Regards,
Frank Little
Secretary

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