Solar and renewables in Mendip

Mendip received 36 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 3 solar farms, 4 battery storage sites and 5 heat pumps. All 16 decided so far were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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5 Oct 2026 Registered 2026/1813/LBC

The Old Post Office 9 Market Place Frome Somerset BA11 1AB

Application for the installation of 16no. roof-mounted solar panels.

Listed Building Consent Mendip
5 Oct 2026 Registered 2026/1812/FUL

The Old Post Office 9 Market Place Frome Somerset BA11 1AB

Application for the installation of 16no. roof-mounted solar panels

Full Application Mendip
24 Sept 2026 Registered 2026/1576/LBC

Bell Cottage Ringwell Lane Norton St Philip Bath Somerset BA2 7NZ

Installation of 14 solar PV panels

Listed Building Consent Mendip
24 Sept 2026 Registered 2026/1575/HSE

Bell Cottage Ringwell Lane Norton St Philip Bath Somerset BA2 7NZ

Installation of 14 solar PV panels

Householder Application Mendip
14 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/1549/LBC

The Bishops Palace Market Place Wells Somerset BA5 2PD

The installation solar photovoltaic panels on the west-facing inner roof slope of the Jocelin Range.

Listed Building Consent Mendip
14 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/1548/FUL

The Bishops Palace Market Place Wells Somerset BA5 2PD

The installation solar photovoltaic panels on the west-facing inner roof slope of the Jocelin Range.

Full Application Mendip
14 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/1566/LBC

2 Priory Road Wells Somerset BA5 1SY

Internal alterations to convert into 2no. residential units. Reconfigure ground-floor retail unit to confirm with 2025/1121/PED. Install Solar PV Pane...

Listed Building Consent Mendip
10 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/1508/HSE

Wraxall Lodge Wraxall Road Wraxall Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6RQ

Extension to existing house to create garden room and additional PV panels.

Householder Application Mendip
6 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/1498/HSE

Sticklynch Manor Castle Lane Sticklynch Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8NA

Installation of an 8 panel solar PV system to rear/south facing roof of extension/garden room

Householder Application Mendip
6 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/1499/LBC

Sticklynch Manor Castle Lane Sticklynch Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8NA

Installation of an 8 panel solar PV system to rear/south facing roof of extension/garden room

Listed Building Consent Mendip
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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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