Solar and renewables in Bristol

Bristol received 26 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 battery storage site and 6 heat pumps. Of the 15 decided so far, 13 were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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26/12740/F 14 Jul 2026 Pending consideration

273 - 279 Church Road Redfield Bristol BS5 9HT

Installation of air source heat pumps (ASHPs)

Full Planning Bristol 14 Jul 2026
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26/12940/RE 13 Jul 2026 Pending consideration

Augean Treatment Ltd Smoke Lane Bristol BS11 0YA

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equip...

Prior Notification - Renewable energy Bristol 13 Jul 2026
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26/12478/F 8 Jul 2026 Pending consideration

Knowle Methodist Church Redcatch Road Bristol BS4 2EP

Install a photo-voltaic array to the chapel roof (South pitch facing Redcatch Road).

Bristol 8 Jul 2026
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26/12686/H 6 Jul 2026 Pending consideration

204 Cranbrook Road Bristol BS6 7QT

Hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer roof extension, installation of two front rooflights, solar panels, and associated external alterations.

Full Planning (Householders) Bristol 6 Jul 2026
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26/12244/COND 8 Jun 2026 Decided

Former School Site New Fosseway Road Bristol BS14 9LN

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Details of PV) for Plots 2-9 of permission 23/01990/M - Application for approval of Rese...

Approval/Discharge of conditions Bristol 8 Jun 2026
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26/12359/COND 3 Jun 2026 Pending consideration

12 Dowry Square Bristol BS8 4SH

Application for approval of details reserved by condition No 3 (f) (Detailed drawings) of permission 23/00862/LA- Internal and external alterations to...

Approval/Discharge of conditions Bristol 3 Jun 2026
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26/12070/COND 15 May 2026 Pending consideration

Universal House Pennywell Road Bristol BS5 0ER

Application for approval of details reserved by condition nos. 2 (Cycle storage) & 3 (Refuse and recyling) of permission 26/10177/F - External alterat...

Approval/Discharge of conditions Bristol 15 May 2026
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26/12068/COND 15 May 2026 Decided

Land Opposite Lockleaze Sports Centre Bonnington Walk Bristol BS7 9XF

Application for approval of details reserved by condition no. 2 of permission 25/14482/F - Construction and operation of a micro energy storage projec...

Approval/Discharge of conditions Bristol 15 May 2026
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26/11731/F 14 May 2026 Approved

Wansdyke Primary School School Close Whitchurch Bristol BS14 0DU

Installation of air source heat pump and associated works, including mesh security fence.

Full Planning Bristol 14 May 2026
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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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