Advice Note 5 - Green Fuels Planning PermissionEnquire Now
Planning Permission For Wind Turbines
The planning regime for installing wind turbines is complex and evolving. At present in most cases you will need to apply for planning permission from your local authority to add a domestic wind turbine to your house, or grounds surrounding your home.
Wind Turbines
It is up to each local authority to decide what information you may need to provide with a planning application. The typical issues raised by a local authority with regards to planning are:
- Visual impact
- Noise
- Vibration
- Electrical interference (with TV aerials)
- Safety
Biomass Fuelled Appliances
Planning permission is not normally needed when installing a biomass system in a house if the works are all internal. If the installation requires a flue outside, however, it will normally be permitted development if the conditions below are met:
- Flues on the rear or side elevation of the building are allowed to a maximum of one metre above the highest part of the roof.
- If the building is listed or in a designated area, even if you enjoy permitted development rights, it is advisable to seek professional advice before the flue is fitted. Consent is also likely to be needed for internal alterations.
- In a conservation area or in a world heritage site, the flue should not be fitted on the principal or side elevation if it would be visible from the highway.
If the project also requires an outside building to store fuel or related equipment the same rules apply to that building as for other extensions and garden outbuildings.
Let Agrarian Help
Please feel free to contact Peter Hall either by telephone or email peter.hall@agrarian-uk.com to discuss a project you may have in mind. We provide a FREE, no obligation, initial telephone consultation to discuss your project and we would welcome your call.
Local Authority Partnering Scheme
Agrarian are registered with the Local Authority Partnering Scheme. This means we get a consistent interpretation of the Building Regulations on our projects, a single point of contact, less paperwork and fewer queries. This means fewer delays for our clients and reduced project timescales.
