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<blockquote data-quote="Jean de Florette" data-source="post: 530320" data-attributes="member: 35097"><p>My original aim in installing a solar PV array to my bungalow's south facing roof was predicated on capitalizing on the decades spent in industry looking after electrical distribution systems, machine control interfaces, all coupled together a whole myriad of day-to-day safe working practices, so that I could install the whole PV array and control system myself, and it might save me a few quid into the bargain. I am not by nature a 'suck it and see' practitioner, so getting the whole system accurately sorted and quantified is paramount to beginning the project. So you can imagine just how disappointing it is to find that - according to the regulations, I am not allowed to begin work prior to an inspection of my roof structure! Apparently, a PV array is permissible - under normal circumstances when using an approved installer, under what is called 'permitted development', but any attempt to DIY will require planning approval. There must be a lot of folk out there who can shine some light on this for me. What really is the legal position, and allowing for any local planning constraints, what can a competent DIYer do?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jean de Florette, post: 530320, member: 35097"] My original aim in installing a solar PV array to my bungalow's south facing roof was predicated on capitalizing on the decades spent in industry looking after electrical distribution systems, machine control interfaces, all coupled together a whole myriad of day-to-day safe working practices, so that I could install the whole PV array and control system myself, and it might save me a few quid into the bargain. I am not by nature a 'suck it and see' practitioner, so getting the whole system accurately sorted and quantified is paramount to beginning the project. So you can imagine just how disappointing it is to find that - according to the regulations, I am not allowed to begin work prior to an inspection of my roof structure! Apparently, a PV array is permissible - under normal circumstances when using an approved installer, under what is called 'permitted development', but any attempt to DIY will require planning approval. There must be a lot of folk out there who can shine some light on this for me. What really is the legal position, and allowing for any local planning constraints, what can a competent DIYer do? [/QUOTE]
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