Solar panels - non domestic

All the following conditions must be observed:

• If above a permeable surface, provision must be made to direct run-off water from the solar canopy to a permeable or porous area or surface within the off-street parking area.
• When no longer needed the equipment should be removed as soon as reasonably practicable.

All the following limits must be met:

• All parts of the development must be four metres in height or less and more than ten metres from the curtilage of a dwellinghouse or block of flats.
• The development cannot be within the curtilage of a dwellinghouse, block of flats or listed building.
• Development must not be on a site designated as a scheduled monument, or on land within the curtilage of a scheduled monument.
• Cannot be used for the display of an advertisement.
• The off-street parking area cannot be in use through permitted development right Class B, Part 4 (temporary use of land).¹

Note - If you are a leaseholder you may need to get permission from your landlord, freeholder or management company.

1. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/596/schedule/2/part/4/crossheading/class-b-temporary-use-of-land