Requirements for drilling holes for photovoltaic panels installed on roofs

no higher than four metres;at least 5m from boundaries;size of array is limited to 9m 2 or 3m wide and 3m deep;should not be installed within boundary of a listed building;in the case of land in a conservation area or in a World Heritage Site it should not be visible from the highway;only one standalone solar installation is permitted. [pdf]

Can photovoltaic panels be installed on the roof of farmland

Solar panels on farm building roofs do not require planning permission and once installed, maintenance and servicing costs for PV installations are low.. Solar panels on farm building roofs do not require planning permission and once installed, maintenance and servicing costs for PV installations are low.. Farm buildings can provide large, uncomplicated roof spaces which are ideal for installing solar PV, helping farmers to reduce their energy bills significantly. [pdf]

Photovoltaic panels are installed at an angle

The best angle for solar panels in the UK is between 30° and 40°. To ensure that your solar panels can produce energy optimally, they should be installed on a south-facing part of your roof. [pdf]