Solar and renewables in Edinburgh

Edinburgh received 82 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 6 battery storage sites and 23 heat pumps. Of the 63 decided so far, 62 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 27 of 27 applications
28 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03874/FUL

11A John's Place South Leith Edinburgh EH6 7EL

External wall insulation, associated alterations to roof lanterns, flashings and rainwater goods; installation of solar photovoltaic panels on the rea...

Planning Permission Edinburgh
28 Sept 2026 Pending 26/03900/CLP

22 Dalrymple Crescent Grange Edinburgh EH9 2NX

Replacement of 8 old solar panels on the rear-facing roof (not visible from the street) with 8 new panels.

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25 Sept 2026 Pending 26/03882/FUL

85 Netherby Road Trinity Edinburgh EH5 3LR

Demolish outbuildings and conservatory. form new 2 storey extension to rear, with patio. replace front dormer and form rear dormer. form new shed. ins...

Edinburgh
25 Sept 2026 Pending 26/03873/LBC

11A John's Place South Leith Edinburgh EH6 7EL

External wall insulation to the side and rear elevations; insulation and renewal of the rear and side flat roofs; associated alterations to roof lante...

Edinburgh
22 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03521/FUL

5 Duddingston Square East Edinburgh EH15 1RU

Existing front dormer extended in grey slate to width of roof, with fibre cement cladding to front face; external rear wall extended to create gable w...

Planning Permission Edinburgh
16 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03754/FUL

6 Westgarth Avenue Edinburgh EH13 0BD

The proposal is to install a range of 20 solar panels on the roof of the property.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03722/FUL

2 Blackbarony Road Mayfield Edinburgh EH16 5QP

Alterations to openings to rear, installation of conservation roof light and solar panels, widening of existing front vehicular access, removing exist...

Planning Permission Edinburgh
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03640/FUL

27 Park Road Edinburgh EH6 4LA

Installation of an air source heat pump.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
4 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03597/FUL

40 Craigs Crescent Craigmount Edinburgh EH12 8HU

Proposed single storey to rear to provided kitchen living area. Side extension with main roof extended over. Two dormers formed to the rear. Solar pan...

Planning Permission Edinburgh
3 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03585/FUL

23 Abercorn Crescent Edinburgh EH8 7HZ

Proposed attic conversion with dormer to front and rear, solar panel installation and new garden room and raised platform to the rear of the garden'

Planning Permission Edinburgh
2 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03560/FUL

14 Drum Brae South Edinburgh EH12 8SL

Installation of one ASHP on the road-facing side elevation. Additional shrubs to supplement existing screening.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
31 Aug 2026 Pending 26/03524/FUL

16 Russell Place Edinburgh EH5 3HH

Enlarge existing rear extension. Upgrade existing windows to slimlite double glazing. Replace existing cupola on roof with modern roof light. Install ...

Edinburgh
26 Aug 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03408/FUL

6 Ellersly Road Edinburgh EH12 6JA

Retrospective addition of solar panels on the roof of the main house.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
18 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 16 Sep 26/03368/CLP

2 Blackbarony Road Edinburgh EH16 5QP

Alterations and layout reconfigurations to existing detached home, including alterations to openings at the rear of the property and the installation ...

Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) Edinburgh
18 Aug 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03326/FUL

47 Sciennes Road Edinburgh EH9 1NS

Ground floor single storey rear extension to form new kitchen, utility and WC. Internal alterations. Removal of existing add on structures. PV panels ...

Planning Permission Edinburgh
12 Aug 2026 Approved 2 Sep 26/03308/PAN

Proposed Battery Energy Storage System Burdiehouse Square Burdiehouse Edinburgh

Proposed renewable energy development comprising installation of BESS (Battery Energy Storage) with associated infrastructure and access.

Proposal of Application Notice Edinburgh
30 Jul 2026 Approved 15 Sep 24/01279/VAR4

6 Cammo Road Edinburgh EH4 8EB

Non Material Variation - Bauder sedum roof system to garages replaced with Sika Sarnafil single ply membrane roof. Bauder Solar PV mounting system rep...

Fourth Variation Edinburgh
29 Jul 2026 Approved 4 Sep 26/03125/FUL

22 Shandon Crescent Edinburgh EH11 1QF

This proposal seeks to create a further shower room within the upper floor front bedroom, renovate the roof deck to a warm roof with Sarnafil membrane...

Planning Permission Edinburgh
27 Jul 2026 Approved 7 Sep 26/02797/LBC

14 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AT

Refurbishment works including minor alterations to the shopfront, to include replacement and /or repairs of elements. Works to incorporate roof and in...

Listed Building Consent Edinburgh
27 Jul 2026 Approved 1 Sep 26/03094/FUL

28 Marlborough Street Edinburgh EH15 2BG

Addition of a single Air Source Heat Pump to the rear of the property.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
24 Jul 2026 Approved 7 Sep 26/02899/FUL

14 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AT

Works include the modification to existing timber framed shopfront to bring the secondary door flush with the frontage. Raising parapets to flat roofs...

Planning Permission Edinburgh
16 Jul 2026 Approved 4 Sep 26/02906/FUL

4A Merchiston Park Edinburgh EH10 4PN

The proposal is for the installation of five solar photovoltaic panels on the south-facing elevation of the garage roof.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
15 Jul 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/02817/FUL

50 Mayfield Road Edinburgh EH9 2NH

Conservatory to be removed and replaced with single storey rear extension. New rooflights and glazed cupola reinstatement, internal alterations and AS...

Planning Permission Edinburgh
13 Jul 2026 Approved 26 Aug 26/02907/LBC

4A Merchiston Park Edinburgh EH10 4PN

Installation of five solar photovoltaic panels on the south-facing elevation of the garage roof.

Listed Building Consent Edinburgh
10 Jul 2026 Approved 4 Sep 26/02853/FUL

1 Ladywell Road Broomhall Edinburgh EH12 7TA

Proposed heat pump, roof integrated solar PV, permeable driveway including access alterations and replacement windows.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
9 Jul 2026 Approved 14 Sep 26/02845/FUL

70 Craigleith View Ravelston Edinburgh EH4 3JY

Alterations to existing dwelling house. Including formation of new external steps to rear and new rear entry. New air source heat pump.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
7 Jul 2026 Withdrawn 1 Sep 26/02534/FUL

5 Thomson Crescent Edinburgh EH14 5JP

Installation of an air source heat pump.

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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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