Solar Panels

Do I need planning approval for solar panels?

Solar panels on a single house or grouped dwellings do not require development (planning) approval where the solar panels are parallel to the angle of the roof and the building is not a heritage listed place. 

Solar panels on the roof of a multiple dwellings or commercial building require development (planning) approval where they are not parallel to the angle of the roof. 

Do I need a building permit for solar panels?

The installation of solar panels on a single house and grouped dwellings do not require a building permit.

A building permit is required for all solar panels on a multiple dwelling or commercial building. 

For further information:

Industry Bulletin 51 provides guidance regarding building permit requirements under the Building Act 2011 and Building Relations 2012 in relation to the installation of photovoltaic cells (solar panels) in Western Australia. 

Industry Bulletin 51 - Building permit requirements for solar panels