Julie Elliott – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Energy and Climate Change

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Julie Elliott on 2014-05-02.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, when he expects the solar PV permitted development rights consultation referred to in his Department’s solar strategy to be published; and if he will make a statement.

Nick Boles

I have been asked to reply.

The Department for Communities and Local Government is working with the Department for Energy and Climate Change on the introduction of a permitted development right in England for the installation of rooftop solar panels up to 1MWp on commercial buildings. This builds on the existing permitted development right for non-domestic properties which allows the installation of solar panels up to 50kWp. We expect to consult on this proposal over the summer.