Solar and renewables in Cornwall

Cornwall received 35 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 battery storage site and 6 heat pumps. All 14 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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Showing 28 of 28 applications
PA26/04659 6 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

Old Bakery Studios Blewetts Wharf Malpas Road Truro Cornwall TR1 1QH

Prior approval for a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation of 112 roof-mounted solar panels.

Cornwall 6 Jul 2026
PA26/04256 3 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

4 Duke Terrace St Stephens Launceston Cornwall PL15 8HJ

Proposed Installation of PV Panels on the Workshop Roof

Full application Cornwall 3 Jul 2026
PA26/04046 3 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

Cornwall Council County Hall Treyew Road Truro Cornwall TR1 3AY

Removal of the existing gas boilers and biomass plantroom and the installation of new air source heat pumps, substation and relocation of standby gene...

Full application Cornwall 3 Jul 2026
PA26/03967 1 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

4 The Butts St Newlyn East Newquay Cornwall TR8 5LZ

Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Aira 12kW outdoor unit and internal 250 litre cylinder

Full application Cornwall 1 Jul 2026
PA26/00710/PREAPP 26 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Land South Of Kilminorth Barton Parkers Cross Looe Cornwall PL13 2JB

Pre application advice for solar array development

Pre-Application Publicly Available Cornwall 26 Jun 2026
PA26/00712/PREAPP 24 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

8 Lethlean Lane Phillack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5AW

Pre-application advice for the installation of a ground-mounted array of 20 (No.) solar panels

Pre-Application Publicly Available Cornwall 24 Jun 2026
PA26/04085 24 Jun 2026 Decided

Little Acres Lancarrow Four Lanes Redruth Cornwall TR16 6NJ

Ground mounted solar panels and change of use of land to residential use for domestic garden and parking purposes, including associated landscaping an...

Full application Cornwall 24 Jun 2026
PA26/03790 12 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

7 Chylan Crescent Newquay Cornwall TR7 3EG

Extension over existing garage, new front dormer extension, replace windows, doors, fascias and bargeboards and associated improvement to finishes. In...

Full application Cornwall 12 Jun 2026
PA26/03313 11 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Miss Marys Cottage 1 South Road Goldsithney Penzance Cornwall TR20 9LF

The proposed works involve the complete removal of the existing asbestos slate roof coverings and their replacement with natural slates and installati...

Full application Cornwall 11 Jun 2026
PA26/03681 9 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Rundle And Co Agricultural Engineers Kennards House Launceston Cornwall PL15 7EZ

Prior Approval for the proposed installation of solar photovoltaics equipment on east and west pitches of the existing steel portal frame building

Prior Approval - Solar Photovoltaics Cornwall 9 Jun 2026
PA26/03209 8 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Advent Cottage Advent Camelford Cornwall PL32 9QW

Installation of 2Nr banks of ground mounted Solar PV panels on pastureland.

Full application Cornwall 8 Jun 2026
PA26/03778 5 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Whalesborough Farm Marhamchurch Bude Cornwall EX23 0JD

Relocation of existing wind turbine mounted on free standing monopole mast and associated concrete foundations and control cabinet. Construction of an...

Application under Section 73 of TCP Act Cornwall 5 Jun 2026
PA26/03428 3 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Great Engollan Mill St Eval Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7UL

Single storey extensions, alterations to existing fenestration including installation of solar panels and air source heat pump.

Full application Cornwall 3 Jun 2026
PA26/03683 29 May 2026 Awaiting decision

1 Market Place Camelford PL32 9PB

Re-slating of the rear facing [south elevation] roof plane and installation of solar panels

Full application Cornwall 29 May 2026
PA26/03233 26 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Seacroft 3 Sandy Cove Bungalows Castle Drive Praa Sands Penzance Cornwall TR20 9TG

Addition of garden room at front of property, formation of gable roof at rear over the existing flat roof area with windows to create storage/hobby sp...

Full application Cornwall 26 May 2026
PA26/02983 22 May 2026 Decided

Land South Of Building 1 Fugro Seacore Bickland Industrial Park Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4TA

Construction of 200kW energy storage system

Full application Cornwall 22 May 2026
PA26/03072 12 May 2026 Decided

Meadow Stile Trewetha Lane Port Isaac Cornwall PL29 3RN

Proposed; internal alterations, solar panels, changes to exterior openings/materials, timber cladding replacing rendered areas and removal of chimney.

Full application Cornwall 12 May 2026
PA26/03141 8 May 2026 Decided

Sunny Corner Bakers Lane Albaston Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9GJ

Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development for a proposed agricultural storage barn inc roof mounted SPVs

Agricultural/Forestry prior notification Cornwall 8 May 2026
PA26/03103 6 May 2026 Decided

25 Market Street Devoran Truro Cornwall TR3 6QA

Prior approval to install solar panel(s) on a flat roofed rear extension (approx. 230cm squared) that abuts sloped roof on rear of house

Prior Approval Solar Domestic Cornwall 6 May 2026
PA26/02229 5 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Amberley Monument Road Helston Cornwall TR13 8HE

Addition of 12 solar panels to the southern facing half of the roof

Full application Cornwall 5 May 2026
PA26/02828 1 May 2026 Decided

Wadham Penpol Devoran Truro Cornwall TR3 6NW

To replace the monopitch roof on the existing garage with an insulated pitch roof to facilitate the siting of solar panels.

Full application Cornwall 1 May 2026
PA26/02148 30 Apr 2026 Decided

Railway Cottage Sand Lane Calstock Cornwall PL18 9QX

Installation of roof mounted PV system comprising 10 Akio Neo Star 480W all black panels on South facing roof only

Full application Cornwall 30 Apr 2026
PA26/02721 29 Apr 2026 Decided

Tregida Warbstow Launceston Cornwall PL15 8RL

Erection of replacement wind turbine (with a larger blade / increase in overall height from 46m to 49m).

Full application Cornwall 29 Apr 2026
PA26/02567 29 Apr 2026 Decided

Gayhurst 10 Pennance Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4EA

Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed Use to install solar PV panels on three aspects of roof to dwelling

Cert Lawfulness - proposed dev/use Cornwall 29 Apr 2026
PA26/01751 26 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

The Old Piggery Pengersick Lane Praa Sands Penzance Cornwall TR20 9SJ

Proposed solar panels

Full application Cornwall 26 Apr 2026
PA26/02652 21 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

Indian Queens Sub-Station B3279 From Gaverigan To Carne Hill St Dennis Cornwall PL26 8BY

Installation of battery energy storage system with variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of decision PA23/04504 dated 22/12/2023

Application under Section 73 of TCP Act Cornwall 21 Apr 2026
PA26/01900 21 Apr 2026 Decided

37 Pendarves Road Camborne Cornwall TR14 7QJ

Installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panels on the dwellinghouse

Full application Cornwall 21 Apr 2026
PA26/02149 13 Apr 2026 Decided

Land NE Of The Old Mill Drym Lane Praze An Beeble Camborne Cornwall TR14 0NU

Installation of a 7.6kW array of ground mounted solar panels

Full application Cornwall 13 Apr 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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