Solar and renewables in Bristol

Bristol received 71 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 2 battery storage sites and 16 heat pumps. Of the 50 decided so far, 44 were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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20 Oct 2026 Pending consideration 26/14407/COND

Portwall Place Portwall Lane Bristol

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition no. 4 (Sample of Proposed Brick Tinting) of Permission 23/01907/F - Provision of additional ...

Approval/Discharge of conditions Bristol
14 Oct 2026 Pending consideration 26/14335/RE

Briarwood School Briar Way Bristol BS16 4EA

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
14 Oct 2026 Pending consideration 26/14334/RE

Chester Park Junior School Abingdon Road Bristol BS16 3NX

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
9 Oct 2026 Pending consideration 26/14266/H

141 Richmond Road Montpelier Bristol BS6 5ES

Extension to existing loft room including new dormer on the rear of the roof, and PV panels on the lower outrigger roof and dormer.

Full Planning (Householders) Bristol
15 Sept 2026 Refused 24 Sep 26/13763/CP

St Barnabas Knowle Church Daventry Road Bristol

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development -Install 8 air to air heat pumps externally of building for heating...

Certificate of Lawfulness - proposed Bristol
14 Sept 2026 Pending consideration 26/13706/H

18A Gloucester Street Clifton Bristol BS8 4JF

Improved energy and thermal performance with the additions of roof mounted solar panels and upgrading the roof insulation. Roof access created to serv...

Full Planning (Householders) Bristol
9 Sept 2026 Approved 15 Oct 26/13785/RE

Temple Circus House Temple Way Bristol BS1 6HG

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
8 Sept 2026 Pending decision 26/13620/CP

67A Saltmarsh Drive Bristol BS11 0NL

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed installation of two air source heat pumps under Part 12 Class A of the GPDO, and propo...

Certificate of Lawfulness - proposed Bristol
1 Sept 2026 Approved 22 Sep 26/13553/CP

45 Stoke Hill Bristol BS9 1LQ

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Conversion of section of existing integral garage to accommodatio...

Certificate of Lawfulness - proposed Bristol
28 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Sep 26/12561/CP

Social Services And Health Symes House Peterson Square Bristol BS13 0EE

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Installation of two air source heat pumps.

Certificate of Lawfulness - proposed Bristol
24 Aug 2026 Approved 20 Oct 26/13571/COU

Workshop (behind 99 Bishopsworth Road) Bristol BS13 7JR

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellingho...

Prior Notification - Change of use (C3) Bristol
17 Aug 2026 Approved 8 Oct 26/13160/H

20 Dublin Crescent Bristol BS9 4NA

General renovation of property including the replacement of an existing skylight with a new roof light. A new access/skylight to the existing flat roo...

Full Planning (Householders) Bristol
14 Aug 2026 Decided 12 Oct 26/12105/COND

All Saints Church Pembroke Road Clifton Bristol BS8 3ED

Application for approval of details reserved by condition nos. 2 (PV panel), 3 (Detailed drawings), 4 (Materials) and 5 (Protection of retained trees)...

Approval/Discharge of conditions Bristol
14 Aug 2026 Approved 2 Oct 26/13135/LB

24 York Road Montpelier Bristol BS6 5QE

Introduction of solar panels, a refuse store landing and a stair to the basement lightwell.

Listed Building Application Bristol
13 Aug 2026 Approved 1 Oct 26/12987/LA

12 Dowry Square Bristol BS8 4SH

Application under section 19 to develop the listed building consent dated 18 December 2024 under reference 23/00862/LA (Internal and external alterati...

Listed Building Consent (Alter/Extend) Bristol
10 Aug 2026 Approved 2 Oct 26/13360/CP

80 Hill Avenue Bristol BS3 4SX

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed loft conversion to the existing property and includes a proposed rear dormer, roof lig...

Certificate of Lawfulness - proposed Bristol
30 Jul 2026 Approved 2 Oct 26/12699/F

Tool Station Whiteladies Road Bristol BS8 2LG

External alterations to the building, including replacement of the roof to the rear building, installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels, installation o...

Full Planning Bristol
30 Jul 2026 Pending consideration 26/13068/F

23 Berkeley Square Bristol BS8 1HP

Change of use of application from offices (Use Class E) to into a single dwelling house (Use Class C3), with associated internal alterations, reinstat...

Full Planning Bristol
30 Jul 2026 Pending consideration 26/13069/LA

23 Berkeley Square Bristol BS8 1HP

Internal and external alterations to 23 Berkeley Square and rear garden to facilitate its refurbishment and change of use to residential use.

Listed Building Consent (Alter/Extend) Bristol
30 Jul 2026 Approved 13 Oct 26/10044/FB

School Bungalow 14 Clavell Road Bristol BS10 7EJ

Extension and refurbishment of existing dwelling and conversion to a Childrens Care home (Use Class C2), including solar panels, an Air Source Heat Pu...

Full Planning (Regulation 3) Bristol
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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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