Solar and renewables in Exeter

Exeter received 25 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 battery storage site and 1 heat pump. Of the 19 decided so far, 17 were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1454/LBC

16 Southernhay West Exeter EX1 1PJ

Works associated with change of use from offices to a dwelling including removal of rear outrigger, removal of partition walls, replacement basement s...

Listed Building Consent Exeter
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16 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1394/PDPV

1 The Lyndons Lyndhurst Road Exeter EX2 4PT

Installation of a roof-mounted 15-panel solar photovoltaic (PV) array.

Prior Approval - Solar Panels (Part 14) Exeter
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8 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1351/FUL

Barley Brake Nadderwater Exeter EX4 2JF

Demolition of existing extension; building of new single storey side extension and pergola; installation of air source heat pump and solar panels.

Full Planning Permission Exeter
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20 Aug 2026 Approved 5 Oct 26/0954/FUL

20 Honiton Road Exeter EX1 3ED

Enlarged front dormer and rear dormers with enlarged ground floor side extension. New front entrance door to form porch. New solar panels. Proposals a...

Full Planning Permission Exeter
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31 Jul 2026 Approved 4 Sep 26/1149/PDPV

Holiday Inn Guardian Road Exeter EX1 3PE

Determination of whether prior approval is required for the installation of a roof-mounted solar PV system, comprising of 288 x 450w modules, totallin...

Prior Approval - Solar Panels (Part 14) Exeter
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31 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration 26/1119/FUL

22 Sweetbrier Lane Exeter EX1 3AF

Demolition of existing single storey side extension, adjoining rear garage and rear extensions and construction of new single storey side and rear fla...

Full Planning Permission Exeter
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30 Jul 2026 Approved 10 Sep 26/0912/PDPV

Mardon House Wonford Road Exeter EX2 4UD

Installation of 160 solar panels and associated works

Prior Approval - Solar Panels (Part 14) Exeter
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20 Jul 2026 Approved 28 Sep 26/1032/PDPV

Ashford Llp Ashford House Grenadier Road Exeter EX1 3LH

Installation of roof mounted 104.88kW solar PV system comprising of 228 x Canadian Solar 460w modules

Prior Approval - Solar Panels (Part 14) Exeter
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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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