Part 14: Renewable Energy

The General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) allows for renewable energy on both domestic and commercial properties without planning permission. Part 14 allows for this. This includes solar panels, ground source heat pumps, wind turbines, air source heat pumps and more.

In addition to this section on renewable energy, further permitted development rights exist for houses in Part 1 and covers items such as extensions, dormers, porches, outbuildings, driveways, chimneys and satellite dishes.

In addition Part 2 and covers items such as gates, fences, exterior painting, charging points, driveways and CCTV. 

Also take a look at our common projects section here on Planning Geek for more ideas.

The various Classes within Part 14 for the installation or alteration of renewable energy are broken down into residential and commercial locations and are as follows:

Class A – Solar equipment on domestic premises

Class B – Stand-alone solar equipment on domestic premises

Class C – Ground source heat pumps on domestic premises

Class D – Water source heat pumps on domestic premises

Class E – Flue for biomass heating system on domestic premises

Class F – Flue for combined heat and power on domestic premises

Class G – Air source heat pumps on domestic premises

Class H – Wind turbine on domestic premises

Class I – Stand-alone wind turbine on domestic premises

Class J – Solar equipment on commercial premises

Class K – Stand-alone solar equipment on commercial premises

Class L – Ground source heat pump on commercial premises

Class M – Water source heat pump on commercial premises

Class N – Flue for biomass heating system on commercial premises

Class O – Flue for combined heat and power on commercial premises

Paragraph P – Definitions of words and phrases used in Part 14

Renewable Energy Page updated: 23rd September  2024