Do I need planning permission to install a Solatube?
It is generally unnecessary to obtain planning permission to install a Solatube. In Conservation areas or for listed buildings, however, you should seek prior approval from your local Planning Office. Solatube roof domes are discreet and unobtrusive, and are often preferred by Planning Officers over conventional windows or rooflights. However, for listed buildings or where the roofline must be maintained, we suggest you look at the Cast Lightpipe supplied by Clement Window Group. With its traditional appearance, the Cast Lightpipe can be used on all types of roof and is recommended for use on historic buildings by Conservation Officers, Architects, English Heritage & The National Trust.
