Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they are having with amenity societies in relation to the installation of solar panels on listed buildings.
In the Government's British Energy Security Strategy, published earlier this year, we committed to reviewing the practical planning barriers that households can face when installing energy efficiency measures, including solar panels on listed buildings. The review commenced during the summer and has involved extensive engagement with the heritage sector, including amenity societies. An announcement will be made on the outcomes of the review in due course