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Get free email alerts for new solar & renewables applications in England
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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.
Can I get email alerts for solar & renewables planning applications anywhere in England?
Yes. Click the "Set up alerts" button on this page and you'll get a daily (or weekly) email listing every new solar & renewables application submitted anywhere in England. No need to pick a postcode or draw a map - pick the category once, choose your frequency, and we'll do the rest.
Solar & Renewables planning applications elsewhere
UK3,664 applicationsEngland3,122 applications (this page)Scotland322 applicationsWales163 applicationsNorthern Ireland57 applications
Other application types in England
New Homes
11,030 applications
Change of Use
10,539 applications
Extensions
50,979 applications
Commercial & Major Works
5,433 applications
Demolition
9,533 applications
Listed Buildings
6,934 applications
Telecoms Masts
1,911 applications
Agricultural
3,751 applications
Community & Public Buildings
2,526 applications
Shopfronts
943 applications
Signs & Adverts
3,862 applications
Utility & Infrastructure
5,149 applications
Trees & Landscaping
24,730 applications
Data updated daily across England's active councils.