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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
UK3,355 applicationsEngland2,811 applications (this page)Scotland330 applicationsWales158 applicationsNorthern Ireland56 applications
Other application types in England
New Homes
10,730 applications
Change of Use
10,260 applications
Extensions
53,950 applications
Commercial & Major Works
5,654 applications
Demolition
10,519 applications
Listed Buildings
3,866 applications
Telecoms Masts
1,557 applications
Agricultural
3,431 applications
Community & Public Buildings
2,636 applications
Shopfronts
1,015 applications
Signs & Adverts
3,961 applications
Utility & Infrastructure
5,510 applications
Trees & Landscaping
22,403 applications
Data updated daily across England's active councils.