Solar and renewables in East Suffolk

East Suffolk received 26 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 5 battery storage sites and 6 heat pumps. All 11 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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DC/26/1440/FUL 13 May 2026 Awaiting decision

1 Pond Cottages The Street Somerleyton Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5QB

Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Aira 8kW outdoor unit and internal 250 litre cylinder

Full Application East Suffolk 13 May 2026
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DC/26/1432/FUL 6 May 2026 Permitted

12 Stanley Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7DE

PV Panels - front and rear of house

Full Application East Suffolk 6 May 2026
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DC/26/1397/FUL 28 Apr 2026 Permitted

Stoneleigh Half Moon Lane Grundisburgh Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6TU

Replacement of the existing extension with a more efficient and better-designed structure External wall insulation and new cladding Installation of an...

Full Application East Suffolk 28 Apr 2026
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DC/26/1581/FUL 28 Apr 2026 Permitted

Dunwich Bay House Stocks Lane Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UJ

The proposed development summary: - Ground floor extension to rear, 1st floor terrace with relocated balcony on 2nd floor - Ground floor extension to ...

Full Application East Suffolk 28 Apr 2026
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DC/26/1316/FUL 13 Apr 2026 Pending

Whitehouse Farm Rackhams Corner Blundeston Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5LB

Installation of 28 roof-mounted all-black solar PV panels (12.6 kWp) on existing three-bay timber carport to the rear of the property, with associated...

East Suffolk 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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