Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Would remove most planning barriers for putting solar panels on public buildings, schools, homes and many business and farm buildings. It would let homes and non-residential premises install larger solar arrays without needing planning permission, allow ground-mounted panels up to 4 metres high, and keep some safety limits and protections for listed buildings. It matters because it could make it much easier and cheaper for people and organisations to generate clean electricity on site.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend S.I. No. 600 of 2001 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001, to provide for the removal of planning restrictions relating to installations of solar panels on public buildings including schools, homes, industrial buildings, light industrial buildings and agricultural holdings, and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 30 January 2025