Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 24806

Solar Power: Parking and Warehouses

Tabled: 20 January 2025
Answered: 28 January 2025

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to incentivise the owners of large (a) warehouse rooftops and (b) car parks to install solar panels.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The deployment of solar panels on commercial rooftops is central to our Clean Energy mission. Permitted development rights allow most rooftop projects to be installed without requiring an application for planning permission. This includes non-domestic roo...
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