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.
South Petherton
South Petherton is a large village/ small nation town and civil parish on the River Parrett in the South Somerset area of Somerset, England. It is 5 miles (8 km) east of Ilminster as well as 5 miles (8 km) north west of Crewkerne. It had a population of 3,367 in 2011 but in 2019 it's nearly 4,500 The church consists of the village of Over Stratton and the communities of Lower Stratton, Yeabridge and Compton Durville, as well as is around 2 miles (3 km) from East Lambrook, Martock and Lopen. It is distinctive for the standard hamstone building and construction of a number of its buildings. In 2005 South Petherton was granted 'Somerset Village of the Year' in a national competitors. Historically South Petherton was a market community, yet nowadays is regarded to be a small town with much of its ancient functions having ended by around 1870. Agriculture has typically been an essential regional market, although South Petherton has actually additionally been a centre for glove making, cider production and also various other cottage industries at various points in its history. Fabric manufacture, continued into the late 18th as well as 19th century although this was mostly replaced by sailcloth and afterwards leather working. The importance of this industry can be seen by the number of mills which continue to be including; the previous flax mill or granary in Hayes End, Joylers Mill, Shutlers Mill, and also the former flax mill immediately north of Flaxdrayton Farmhouse.