Most domestic solar thermal panels do not need planning permission and are covered by permitted development rights. There are restrictions on the size and location of these systems. If you live in a conservation area or listed building, or want to install a very large solar thermal system, check with your local authority to see if you will need planning permission.
Canonbie
Canonbie (population 390) is a tiny village in Dumfriesshire within the regional authority location of Dumfries as well as Galloway in Scotland, six miles south of Langholm and two miles north of the Anglo-Scottish boundary. It gets on the A7 road from Carlisle to Edinburgh, and the River Esk flows with it. There are regular recommendations in older records to it as Canobie. Canonbie was immortalised in a rhyme by Sir Walter Scott qualified Marmion. A popular area covers the exploits of young Lochinvar. Having swiped the hand of the bride of Netherby Hall, regarding three miles southern of Canonbie, the rushing knight is gone after via Canonbie, but makes good his getaway.