# The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2026, Article 5: Amendment of paragraph P (interpretation of Part 14)


In paragraph P—
(a) after the definition of “microgeneration”, insert the following definitions—
““plug-in solar” means solar photovoltaics that are intended for connection to the relevant domestic premises’ electricity installation by means of a standard plug and socket;
“roof enclosure” includes any balustrade, railing, parapet or other enclosure installed on the roof of a building;”;
(b) in the definition of “solar PV”, after “photovoltaics” insert “including plug-in solar”;
(c) after the definition of “stand-alone wind turbine”, omit the “and”;
(d) after the definition of “stand-alone wind turbine”, insert the following definition—
““standard plug” and “socket” have the same meaning as in the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994; and”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/896/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/town-and-country-planning-general-permitted-development-england-amendment-order-2026/article-5
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