Domestic roof turbines proposal due

Jan 31 2010

Homeowners may soon be allowed to put wind turbines on their roofs without planning permission.

Climate Change Minister Stewart Stevenson said the proposals were "not a vision of unrestricted development" and are designed to help people cut energy bills "and play their part in reducing emissions".

The proposals are due to be launched next Friday, as part of an ongoing consultation on renewable energy, and would give "permitted development rights" to homeowners to install turbines and air-source heat pumps, except in conservation areas and World Heritage Sites.