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Hospital solar park signals shift in UK energy planning
Planning approval for a Devon hospital solar park shows how the UK is easing rules for large solar. What it means for homeowners considering panels.
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Eco homes in Manchester stir debate on what green design should look like
A new eco-home development in Manchester has been called 'monstrous'. We explore what this means for UK homeowners considering energy-efficient upgrades and the real cost of going green.
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Solar panels in the UK: when NIMBY meets net zero
Residents in North Yorkshire object to solar panels on neighbouring land. What this means for UK homeowners eyeing solar, EPC ratings, and energy savings.
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Plug-in solar panels become legal in UK next month
Plug-in solar panels will be legal in the UK from next month. We analyse what this means for your EPC, energy bills, and whether you should buy one.
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When eco-home plans hit a conservation wall
The National Trust's objection to an eco-home in Worcestershire exposes the tension between net-zero goals and landscape protection. What it means for UK homeowners planning green builds.
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Guinea pigs for dinner: what an eco-home food ruling means for you
A Devon couple won planning permission to breed guinea pigs for meat at their eco-home. We examine what this says about self-sufficiency, EPC rules, and off-grid living in the UK.
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Solar farms and archaeology can coexist with new framework
A new good practice framework unites UK solar energy and archaeology sectors. What it means for homeowners, EPC ratings, and solar panel planning permissions.
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When eco-home upgrades clash with planning law
A padel court floodlight dispute shows how UK planning rules can trip up eco-homeowners. We analyse the costs, EPC impact, and what you can learn.
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Padel court floodlights expose the real eco-home planning trap
A UK eco-home owner spent £80k on padel court floodlights and won a planning appeal. But the real lesson for homeowners is about EPC, solar, and permitted development.
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Supermarket solar approval signals wider rooftop opportunity for UK homeowners
A Hailsham supermarket gets solar panel approval. Axiom Eco Homes analyses what this means for UK homeowners: costs, EPC impact, and practical steps to follow.