HC Deb 23 November 1977 vol 939 c791W
69. Mr. John H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what advice he has given to local authorities about the need for planning permission when solar panels are added to roofs or walls of existing houses.

Mr. Guy Barnett

None; but solar heating panels may be added to existing houses under the general permission granted to development described in Class I of Schedule 1 to the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1977.