Solar and renewables in East Suffolk

East Suffolk received 73 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 2 solar farms, 10 battery storage sites and 13 heat pumps. All 44 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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19 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/3653/FUL

Land Off Snape Road Friston Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1UT

Retrospective planning application for the installation of a ground mounted solar array to be used in connection with a temporary construction compoun...

Full Application East Suffolk
19 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/3483/FUL

Daisy Meadows Bungay Road Barsham Beccles Suffolk NR34 8HA

To install a ground mount solar array within the property grounds

Full Application East Suffolk
19 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/3422/FUL

Sweffling Lodge Rectory Road Sweffling Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2BG

To install 15 Akko Energy 515-watt black solar panels the south-facing rear roof slope of the barn, a compatible inverter, and one FoxESS EP11 battery...

Full Application East Suffolk
16 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/3516/FUL

Land Rear Of 25B Mill Road Newbourne Suffolk

Erection of building with PV Panel arrays to the roof and alterations to land to create farm shop with associated parking.

Full Application East Suffolk
8 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2312/OUT

Land At Foxhall Road Foxhall Suffolk

Outline planning application for a phased development of up to 1,200 residential dwellings (Use Class C2 and C3) (to include Market and Affordable hou...

Outline Application East Suffolk
6 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/3372/FUL

The Laurels The Street Pettistree Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0HU

Demolition of existing barn structure to south of dwellinghouse. Recladding and internal alterations to existing Barn to South East of dwellinghouse i...

Full Application East Suffolk
5 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/3473/LBC

The White Horse Staithe Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EU

Listed Building Consent - Installation of a Solar PV System to the Rear/Extension Roof Pitch of the Property

Listed Building Consent East Suffolk
5 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/3472/FUL

The White Horse Staithe Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EU

Installation of a Solar PV System to the Rear/Extension Roof Pitch of the Property

Full Application East Suffolk
1 Oct 2026 Responded DC/26/3445/CON

Redmere Wind Farm Redmere Suffolk

Consultation - Onshore wind farm at Redmere

Other Consultation East Suffolk
22 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/3337/FUL

10 Lakeside Close Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6YA

Glazed extension to rear of dwelling creating garden room and window seat. Permission is also sought for amendments to existing attached garage roof t...

Full Application East Suffolk
21 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/3122/FUL

2 Wood Hall Drive Sutton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3EG

Installation of solar panels on front and side roof slopes and flat roof.

Full Application East Suffolk
11 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/3016/FUL

27 Clock Walk Chillesford Lodge Estate Chillesford Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2AL

Installation of a freestanding air source heat pump at the south side of the property.

Full Application East Suffolk
10 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2977/CLP

1 The Old Dairy 38 - 40 Victoria Street Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7EW

Certificate of Lawful use (Proposed) - Installation of solar panels to South facing roof.

Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed) East Suffolk
9 Sept 2026 Withdrawn 23 Oct DC/26/3180/CLP

Clays Ltd Popson Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1ED

Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed) - Erection of solar PV to pitched roofs

Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed) East Suffolk
1 Sept 2026 Approved 9 Oct DC/26/2916/FUL

Ringsfield Lodges Church Road Ringsfield Suffolk

Part Retrospective - PV panels to 9 lodge roofs as shown on plans and for 8 additional parking spaces

Full Application East Suffolk
21 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 6 Oct DC/26/2400/LBC

Sweffling Lodge Rectory Road Sweffling Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2BG

Listed Building Consent - Add solar panels on the south facing, rear elevation, roof of the barn.

Listed Building Consent East Suffolk
20 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2896/FUL

Oak Hill Halesworth Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9HN

To site seven 1-bedroom holiday cabins, two 2-bedroom holiday cabins including placement of solar panels and ev chargers and one animal shelter on the...

Full Application East Suffolk
19 Aug 2026 Approved 6 Oct DC/26/2790/FUL

Manor Farm Manor Farm Road Ilketshall St John Beccles Suffolk NR34 8JD

The provision of solar panels to the roof of the workshop and an air source heat pump to the northern elevation.

Full Application East Suffolk
19 Aug 2026 Approved 6 Oct DC/26/2791/LBC

Manor Farm Manor Farm Road Ilketshall St John Beccles Suffolk NR34 8JD

Listed Building Consent - The provision of solar panels to the roof of the workshop and an air source heat pump to the northern elevation.

Listed Building Consent East Suffolk
7 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/2806/FUL

White House Caravan Club Beach Road Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7RW

Site wide works to include: Reconfiguration of existing pitches to provide x19 serviced pitches and x1 Universally Accessible pitch (x3 additional pit...

Full Application East Suffolk
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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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