Bring councils into line over solar schemes - Eco Environments
Nottingham-based renewable energy company Eco Environments has called on the government to stop councils going against laws which encourage solar power schemes.
Homeowners can have solar PV installed as long as the work is done by a fully approved contractor.
But according to Eco Environments, a number of councils are going against the government’s guidance by wrongly telling people they require planning permission or building regulations approval.
David Hunt, director of Eco Environments, said: "The government’s rules are clear. Planning permission is not required unless you live in a listed building or conservation area and Building Regulations are not required as long as the homeowner uses a contractor under the government’s Competent Person Scheme.
"The government needs to make it absolutely clear to local authorities everywhere that they have a duty to adhere to these rules rather than standing in the way of progress.
"The majority of councils do comply, but a small number seem hell bent on causing as many problems as possible. By doing so, they are discouraging people from pursuing renewable energy solutions for their homes and cocking a snook at the government’s environmental agenda."
