Solar and renewables in Canterbury

Canterbury received 25 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 battery storage site and 4 heat pumps. Of the 14 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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22 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision CA/26/01583

Morrisons Ten Perch Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3TQ

Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed installation of solar PV panels to the rooftop.

Prior - St alne solar panel non domestic Canterbury
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16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision CA/26/01532

Kent And Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3NG

Retrospective application for installation of single and double car park solar PV canopies.

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14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision CA/26/01486

100 Albert Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1HT

Application for lawful development certificate for proposed installation of solar panels to rear and side roof elevations.

Cert of proposed lawful use or devt Canterbury
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11 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision CA/26/01511

Royal Mail Sorting Office Military Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1AA

Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed installation of solar PV panels to the rooftop.

Prior - St alne solar panel non domestic Canterbury
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7 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision CA/26/01478

7 The Street Kingston Kent CT4 6JB

Installation of 8no. roof mounted solar panels to front.

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13 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision CA/26/01356

55 Borstal Hill Whitstable Kent CT5 4NU

Proposed installation of solar panels to side (south facing) roofslope together with raised decking area to rear.

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10 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision CA/26/01328

Puckleberry 6 Puckle Lane Canterbury Kent CT1 3JX

Application for lawful development certificate for proposed solar panels on roof.

Cert of proposed lawful use or devt Canterbury
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4 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision CA/26/01306

1 - 5 St Peters Cottages St Peter's Road Whitstable Kent

Installation of Solar PV panels on the front roof slopes.

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31 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision CA/26/01292

78 - 80 High Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1AZ

Installation of solar powered stand containing a defibrillator and a bleed kit.

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22 Jul 2026 Approved 25 Sep CA/26/01244

Blakesbourne Wootton Drive Petham Kent CT4 5WD

Erection of single-storey detached garage together with stand alone solar panels.

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13 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision CA/26/01182

Howfield Farm Howfield Lane Chartham Kent CT4 7HQ

Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for installation of of solar array comprising of 710 panels totalling 433.1kWp.

Prior - St alne solar panel non domestic Canterbury
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6 Jul 2026 Approved 28 Aug CA/26/01137

The Shrubs The Street Bossingham Kent CT4 6DX

Application for lawful development certificate for proposed replacement of all windows from single-glazed to double-glazed and replacement of weatherb...

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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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