Solar and renewables in Chester

Chester received 61 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 5 battery storage sites and 9 heat pumps. All 33 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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18 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02986/LBC

Golborne Bridge Farm Whitchurch Road Milton Green Chester CH3 9DR

Installation of solar panels on the south-facing roof of the southern wing of the courtyard and the west-facing roof of the western wing of the courty...

Listed Building Consent Chester
17 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02954/FUL

Kingsmead Square Regency Way Davenham Northwich CW9 8UW

Expansion of existing rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging site with the addition of two new rapid EV charging bays. Existing feeder pillar to be remo...

Full Application Chester
17 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02372/FUL

Wallets Barn Straight Mile Poulton Chester CH4 9EQ

Installation of a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system.

Full Application Chester
10 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02886/FUL

Riverside Innovation Centre 1 Castle Drive Chester CH1 1SG

Installation of solar PV panels to roof.

Full Application Chester
9 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02859/FUL

Land At Grass Verge Between Stanney Mill Lane And Stanney Mill Road Little Stanney Ellesmere Port

Construction and operation of a micro energy storage system, including associated equipment and wire mesh fencing.

Full Application Chester
28 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02179/FUL

The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

Construction of a new Energy Generation Compound (EGC), installation of a new low temperature hot water (LTHW) distribution network, decentralised hea...

Full Application Chester
28 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02443/FUL

Ellesmere Port Fire Station Wellington Road Ellesmere Port CH65 0EZ

Part demolition of existing Fire Station. Single storey extension, erection of substation, installation of solar panels, and alterations to remaining ...

Full Application Chester
25 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02481/FUL

Orchard Cottage Forest Gate Lane Kelsall Tarporley CW6 0SZ

Replacement dwelling with attached car port, installation of new entrance gates, solar panels, and heat pumps.

Full Application Chester
21 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02131/FUL

1 Kingfisher Drive Winsford CW7 1PF

Erection a garden wall around the front side of the property. Installation of solar panels on the roof and a battery installed on the side wall.

Full Application Chester
17 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02291/LDC

2 Heath Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7LL

Conversion of existing bungalow roof from hipped to gable and rear dormer to create first floor, rooflights to front, removal of chimney stack, altera...

Lawful Development Certificate Chester
11 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02242/FUL

Poplar Grove Farm Wood Lane Tattenhall Chester CH3 9AD

Installation of 40 ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels within an agricultural field located to the south of the main dwelling, together with...

Full Application Chester
6 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02495/SCO

Weaverwood Farm New Lane Darnhall Winsford CW7 4EA

Erection of an anaerobic digestion plant

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6 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02487/FUL

Holly Bush Bungalow Whitehall Lane Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9EP

Proposed single-storey infill extension, single-storey side extension and porch, with associated alterations to elevations, including rooflights and r...

Full Application Chester
5 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02472/FUL

11A The Crescent Hartford Northwich CW8 1QS

Demolition of the existing garage to the side of the property and construction of a new single-storey side kitchen/lounge extension. Installation of s...

Full Application Chester
27 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01897/FUL

38 Lache Lane Chester CH4 7LR

Remodelling of existing dwelling to form a two-storey dwelling, including single-storey and first-floor extensions, alterations to the roof incorporat...

Full Application Chester
23 Jul 2026 Approved 17 Sep 26/02096/FUL

The Old Smithy Huxley Lane Tiverton Chester CW6 9NB

Solar panel installation to the rear (south-facing) roof slopes.

Full Application Chester
21 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02280/LBC

39 White Friars Chester CH1 1NZ

Installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels to the rear roof slope and installation of an external battery and inverter unit to the rear el...

Listed Building Consent Chester
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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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