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The current phase (phase 3) of the review focusses primarily on new and extended PDR for domestic and non-domestic renewable energy equipment. The proposals would streamline the planning process for various zero and low carbon technologies, such as solar panels and heat pumps. The proposed changes are intended to support households and businesses who are looking to reduce bills and emissions by adapting their properties. Other proposals in the Phase 3 consultation relate to electricity network infrastructure, reverse vending machines, certain domestic flues and the temporary use of land.

The full list of areas covered in the consultation is:

• Domestic renewables: solar panels; air, water and ground source heat pumps; wind turbines; and the removal of PDR for certain flues.
• Non-domestic renewables: solar panels; solar canopies in qualifying parking areas; and air, ground and water source heat pumps.
• Replacement windows for domestic and non-domestic properties.
• Electricity network infrastructure.
• Reverse vending machines.
• Temporary use of land for shooting ranges.

The consultation will run for three months until 23 August 2023. If you have any queries, please contact the Scottish Government by e-mailing Planning.PDR3@gov.scot

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Read more about the review here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-review-permitted-development-rights-phase-3-consultation/

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