Development application exception for solar panels in heritage conservation areas – Guideline

You may not need a DA to install solar panels in heritage conservation areas if the works are in line with this document.

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Development application exception for solar panels in heritage conservation areas – Guideline

Takeaways 

  • In June 2019, we declared that climate change poses a serious risk to the people of Sydney and should be treated as a national emergency
  • In October 2020, we resolved to investigate planning policy changes which encourage greater uptake of sustainable and energy efficient infrastructure for dwellings.
  • This guideline supports the installation of solar panels in a way that protects the character of our heritage conservation areas.