Solar and renewables in Maidstone

Maidstone received 27 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 battery storage site and 7 heat pumps. Of the 13 decided so far, 10 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 8 of 8 applications
21 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503535/FULL

Thorford Hall Farm Goudhurst Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0HQ

Change of use of land to residential curtilage and installation of ground mounted solar panels (part retrospective).

Full Maidstone
19 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503983/FULL

Aldi 29 Well Road Maidstone Kent ME14 1XL

Removal of existing plant, installation of new plant to facilitate ongoing energy requirements of the store including the installation of Air Source H...

Full Maidstone
9 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503855/FULL

Mileham Farm House Gravelly Ways Laddingford Kent ME18 6BZ

Erection of a single storey extension of the existing pool house. Replacement of the existing stable block and the provision of new solar panels. Erec...

Full Maidstone
5 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503738/FULL

Merchant House Station Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0QH

Change of use of an existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a dental clinic (Use Class E(e)) with associated internal alterations and ancillary inter...

Full Maidstone
23 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503592/FULL

Snowfield Yeoman Lane Bearsted Kent ME14 4DH

Installation of a new heat pump to gym building permitted under application 25/505138/FULL

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11 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503483/FULL

Windy Bottom Sittingbourne Road Detling Kent ME14 3ES

Demolition of WC, decking and pergola. Erection of single storey side extension with swimming pool, creation of a second storey with 9no. dormer windo...

Full Maidstone
10 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503182/FULL

Home Farm Staplehurst Road Marden Kent TN12 9BU

Conversion of existing first floor of garage/workshop storage area to residential use ancillary to the main dwelling, with addition of 2no. dormer win...

Full Maidstone
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503289/FULL

1 - 6 College Walk Maidstone Kent ME15 6PA

Replacement of existing rooflights with conservation rooflights, replacement of vent cover with a cast iron grille, installation of vent tiles to east...

Full Maidstone
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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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