Solar and renewables in East Cambridgeshire

East Cambridgeshire received 31 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 4 battery storage sites and 5 heat pumps. All 23 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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7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01038/FUL

53 Mill Road Lode Cambridge CB25 9EN

Change of roofing materials incorporating inlaid photovoltaic panels to rear slope and replacement roof window glazing to rear and side

Full Application East Cambridgeshire
29 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01013/FUL

Westmoor Paddocks 71 Main Street Pymoor Cambridgeshire CB6 2DY

Installation of ground mounted solar panels

Full Application East Cambridgeshire
21 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00032/DISA

Land Southwest Of Willow Cottage Upend Suffolk

To discharge Condition 4 (Tree Protection), 5 (Hard Landscaping), 7 (Soft Landscaping), 9 (Biodiversity Improvements) of decision 26/00032/FUL dated 8...

Discharge of Conditions - 1st Submission East Cambridgeshire
4 Aug 2026 Approved 28 Sep 26/00833/FUL

17 Clay Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5HJ

Proposed first floor rear extension, roof alterations to existing flat roof, fenestration alterations, new PV panels and associated works

Full Application East Cambridgeshire
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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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