Customer Information: Before Installation
What you need to do:
Before you can enjoy the clean, sustainable and efficient hot water generated by your Tesco Renewable Energy solar hot water system, you need to ensure you have the following in place:
- Before Installation: Obtain planning permission (where required)
This guide has been produced to ensure you are ready and free to enjoy your solar hot water system following install, courtesy of Tesco.
Before: Planning Permission
Before Installation: Obtaining Planning Permission
In the UK the installation of solar microgeneration technologies is generally considered to be permitted development and, in most cases, planning permission will not be required. However, there can be restrictions if the proposed solar installation is of an unusual design, or if your home is a listed building or is situated within a conservation area.
- To enable us to continue with the installation you must enquire as to whether or not planning permission is required, obtain any required planning permission and sign the customer declaration form to confirm that this is complete
- In all cases it is recommended that you contact your local authority to check whether any permission is required to ensure compliance with regulations
- Check if your property is in a conservation area or an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) as there may be restrictions in place. Your local authority will be able to provide further information
Please note:
If you do require planning permission this must be obtained before proceeding with the installation and therefore signing the purchase order.
If you require any assistance with contacting your local authority to check if planning permission is required, please get in touch with us.