Permitted Development Rights for Domestic Microgeneration Equipment: Consultation Paper

DescriptionSeeks views on the extent to which planning control can be reduced for domestic buildings by making microgeneration equipment 'permitted development' and thus removing the need to apply for planning permission.
ISBN9780755970148
Official Print Publication DateMarch 2008
Website Publication DateMarch 04, 2008

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Contents

Covering Letter

Introduction and Context
Introduction
Background to Permitted Development
Microgeneration Equipment Outwith the Scope of Permitted Development Rights
Directions Restricting Permitted Development under Article 4 of the GPDO
Planning Policy
Building Standards Issues
Research on Permitted Development Rights for Microgeneration
Strategic Environmental Assessment

Issues for Consideration
PD in Areas Designated for Their Natural and Built Heritage Value
General conditions which Rely on Interpretation
Solar Water Heating and Photo-Voltaics
Wind Turbines
Biomass
Heat Pumps
Combined Heat and Power
Hydro-electric
PD Rights in combination
Conclusion

Annex 1 Summary of Proposals
Annex 2 Draft Amendment to the General Permitted Development Order
Annex 3 Partial Regulatory Impact Assessment
Annex 4 Partial Equalities Impact Assessment
Annex 5 Summary of Questions and Response Form

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