Solar and renewables in BCP

BCP received 43 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 3 battery storage sites and 4 heat pumps. Of the 35 decided so far, 30 were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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5 Oct 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/04788/HOU

9 Sovereign Close Bournemouth BH7 7RP

Conversion of the existing garage into a habitable space. Single storey front and rear extension and reorganisation of the ground floor layout. New op...

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23 Sept 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/04622/FUL

2 Rutland Road Bournemouth BH9 1EQ

Change of use to Class B2 vehicle repair workshop and MOT Station, new single storey link from reception building to workshop, new workshop roof, inst...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
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8 Sept 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03926/CLP

18 Dunbar Road Bournemouth BH3 7BA

Lawful Development Certificate for Installation of two air heat pump outdoor units on side elevation

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use or development Bcp
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18 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 1 Oct P/26/03759/FUL

7 Broadway Southbourne Bournemouth BH6 4HD

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two semi-detached dwellings with associated access, parking, cycle storage, landscaping, boundary trea...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
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17 Aug 2026 Awaiting sign off P/26/03497/FUL

Merley Hall Farm House Willett Road Poole BH21 3DL

Installing solar panels on existing garage

Full Planning Permission Bcp
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12 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/02628/HOU

65 Scotts Hill Lane Christchurch BH23 1HG

Removal of conservatory, erection of a rear single storey extension and installation of solar panels

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11 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03619/PNPHV

Unit A3 Fleets Corner Business Park Poole BH17 0LA

Prior approval for installation of rooftop solar array.

Prior Notification (Part 14.J Bcp
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29 Jul 2026 Approved 21 Sep P/26/03470/FUL

Flat 14 Claremont, 1-3 Seldown Road Poole BH15 1TS

Proposed erection of four solar panels and battery on south facing terrace of 4th floor flat

Full Planning Permission Bcp
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23 Jul 2026 Approved 17 Sep P/26/03315/FUL

33 Sandbourne Road Bournemouth BH4 8JH

Conversion of 3 flats to a single dwelling house. Alterations and a small extension to the front ground floor ancillary spaces and entrance. Enlarged ...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
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21 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03159/FUL

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BU

Solar panel array on part of roof.

Full Planning Permission Bcp
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16 Jul 2026 Approved 26 Aug P/26/03306/PNPHV

Premier Inn Sterte Avenue West Poole BH15 2BD

Prior approval for installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic system

Prior Notification (Part 14.J Bcp
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission for solar panels on a house?
Most rooftop solar PV is permitted development if it doesn't project above the highest part of the roof or more than 200mm from the surface. Conservation areas, listed buildings and World Heritage Sites usually require full planning permission or Listed Building Consent.
Do you need planning permission for an air-source heat pump?
In most cases an outdoor heat pump unit smaller than 1.5m³ (raised in 2025 from 0.6m³) and at least 1m from the boundary qualifies as permitted development. Listed buildings and conservation areas may need full permission.
How big can a solar farm be without planning permission?
Ground-mounted commercial solar farms above 50kW effectively always require full planning permission. Smaller rooftop installations on industrial or agricultural buildings can sometimes use prior-approval rights under Part 14 of the GPDO.
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