Solar and renewables in Cheshire East

Cheshire East received 59 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 solar farm, 4 battery storage sites and 9 heat pumps. All 32 decided so far were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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Yesterday Pending Consideration 26/3727/FUL

Riverbank At The North End Of Washford Mill Weir, Between The River Dane And Riverdane Road, Congleton, Cheshire East

Low-head mini-hydropower installation involving intake works, pipeline, Archimedes Screw turbine, and control shed, also including the buried power ca...

Full Planning Cheshire East
23 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3795/HOUS

8 Fir Tree Avenue, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8NF

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension. Proposed single storey rear extension, two storey side extension, garage conversion including ext...

Householder Cheshire East
12 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3678/CLPUD

LOWER RIDGE Batherton Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7QH

Certificate of proposed lawful development for the Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) Panels to the existing pitched roof, fixed abo...

Certificate of Lawful Use / Development - Proposed Cheshire East
7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3638/FUL

Max Spielmann, 20 Bridge Street, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1AS

Installation of a solar powered combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to the wall of the neighbour of the Nationwide Building Society branch.

Full Planning Cheshire East
7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3124/FUL

Shackerley House, SOMERFORD HALL Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4SL

Conversion of an existing garage into a C3 dwelling house with a single-storey side extension, erection of a carport, installation of solar panels.

Full Planning Cheshire East
6 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3627/HOUS

THE PINES, 22 Leycester Road, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8QR

First-floor side extension over the existing garage, a single-storey rear extension, alterations to the principal entrance including a new oak-framed ...

Householder Cheshire East
29 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3443/HOUS

6 Gorsty Hill Close, Balterley Heath, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5QS

Proposed Air Source Heat Pump at front of property and associated works.

Householder Cheshire East
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3537/HOUS

57 Macclesfield Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7NH

Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to be installed to the property. Planning permission is being sought as their are exg ac units at the property...

Householder Cheshire East
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3292/FUL

Cygnet Care Services Limited, BROUGHTON LODGE London Road, Sutton, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 0JG

Installation of PV Panels.

Full Planning Cheshire East
21 Sept 2026 Approved 2 Oct 26/3170/CLPUD

HIGHLANDS Congleton Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, SK9 7AD

Certificate of proposed lawful use for Installation of 12 no. LONGi Hi-MO X10 LR7-54HVB-475M photovoltaic solar modules, each rated at 475 W (5.70 kWp...

Certificate of Lawful Use / Development - Proposed Cheshire East
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/2813/CLPUD

RED WALLS Parkfield Road, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8NP

Certificate of proposed lawful use for Installation of photovoltaic panels and associated equipment on the existing flat roofs of the dwelling using a...

Certificate of Lawful Use / Development - Proposed Cheshire East
15 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3382/PRIOR-14J

BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED Pyms Lane, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 3PL

Prior approval for the installation of solar canopies over non-domestic, off-street parking.

Prior Approval Cheshire East
8 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3282/PRIOR-14J

EGERTON YOUTH CLUB Mereheath Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 6SL

Prior Approval for Proposed roof mounted solar panels

Prior Approval Cheshire East
3 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3207/CLPUD

5 Fulshaw Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East, SK9 5JA

Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Loft Conversion with associated works, installations of heat pump/air-conditioning unit.

Certificate of Lawful Use / Development - Proposed Cheshire East
1 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3179/FUL

WINDMILL INN Chester Road, Tabley, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 0HW

The erection of a petrol filling station, EV charging hub, ancillary kiosk including a drive-thru operation plus car parking, landscaping and infrastr...

Full Planning Cheshire East
27 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3131/FUL

ROOKERY FARM Whitchurch Road, Burleydam, Whitchurch, Cheshire East, SY13 4AY

Erection of an agricultural building and associated infrastructure for the management and micro-scale anaerobic digestion of cattle slurry, with renew...

Full Planning Cheshire East
27 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3138/PRIOR-14J

MORRISONS Dunwoody Way, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 3AW

Ashcroft Electrical services are proposing to install a 338kw solar PV roof mounted system at Morrisons, Dunwoody Way, Crewe.

Prior Approval Cheshire East
21 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 14 Oct 26/3057/HOUS

MISTAL LOFT Vicarage Lane, Betchton, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 4TB

Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to be installed to the property. Planning permission is being sought as the noise level of the heat pump does ...

Householder Cheshire East
19 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/2944/HOUS

CHURCH BANK HOUSE Rushy Lane, Barthomley, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5PE

Change of use of residential garage/storage space to an annexe, alterations to listed house, the erection of a domestic shed, greenhouse and potting s...

Householder Cheshire East
4 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/2834/FUL

Land At Tabley Hill Lane

The construction and temporary operation for 40 years of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array together with associated infrastructure, acces...

Full Planning Cheshire East
30 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration 26/2781/HOUS

BETCHTON MANOR Cappers Lane, Betchton, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 2TN

Fitting of solar panels, on the ground behind old garage building. they are 52m2 ( 14.9 x 3.5m) on a steel ground frame. they are 5 metres from the bo...

Householder Cheshire East
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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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