Solar and renewables in Coventry

Coventry received 42 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 solar farm, 2 battery storage sites and 5 heat pumps. Of the 37 decided so far, 35 were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001644/HHA

128 Mantilla Drive, Coventry, CV3 6LJ

Extension to the existing side extension and replacement of the existing flat roof with a pitched roof, alterations to all elevations including replac...

HHA Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling Coventry
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28 Sept 2026 Pending PL/2026/0001519/FUL

Rowleys Green Working Mens Club, 250 Burbages Lane, Coventry, CV6 6AW

Erection of two drive thru units and one accompanying unit, for flexible commercial use comprising of Use Class E (a) (Display or retail sale of goods...

FUL minor application Coventry
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27 Aug 2026 No comment PL/2026/0001504/NAC

Land South East Of Shilton Lane And South And South East Of Lentons Lane, Coventry

Consultation from Rugby Borough Council for appeal ref: 6013514 for planning application R25/0883 for Solar Farm Development including solar arrays, c...

NAC Neighbouring authority consultation Coventry
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21 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration PL/2026/0001484/FUL

Charter Academy, 314 Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8DW

Proposed battery energy storage system and associated infrastructure

FUL minor application Coventry
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30 Jul 2026 Approved 22 Sep PL/2026/0001261/FUL

Richard Lee Primary School The Drive, Coventry, CV2 5FU

Installation of battery energy storage system (BESS) and associated infrastructure (retrospective).

FUL minor application Coventry
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29 Jul 2026 Approved 23 Sep PL/2026/0001346/PAPV

Directors Office, Barclays Venture Centre Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry, CV4 7EZ

Prior approval application for the installation of roof mounted solar PV to the pitched and flat roof elements on a non-domestic building at the Ventu...

PAPV Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed installation, alteration or replacement of other solar photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the roofs of non-domestic buildings Coventry
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13 Jul 2026 Approved 7 Sep PL/2026/0000449/LDCP

1 The Spinney, Coventry, CV4 7AG

Lawful development certificate for proposed solar PV system

LDCP Certificate of lawful development proposed Coventry
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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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