Communities and Local Government is committed to protecting and enhancing the environment and to tackling climate change, a global phenomenon with major environmental, social and economic implications for this country.

The Government has set a target for reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 60 per cent (relative to 1990 levels) by 2050.

As part of its wide-ranging drive to meet that target the Government is encouraging householders and others to use microgenerating technologies to produce sustainable energy.

At the same time the Government is emphasising the importance of energy efficiency and conservation. There is much all of us can do with relatively little effort to cut our energy use – and save money.

The links below take you to guides available on the Planning Portal and also to the latest legislation regarding permitted development rights and microgeneration equipment.

Home Energy Generation

Energy Saving

Town and Country Planning Statutory Instrument No 675 2008
Part 40 Installation of Domestic Microgeneration Equipment