Solar and renewables in Northumberland (County)

Northumberland (County) received 88 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 9 battery storage sites and 20 heat pumps. Of the 62 decided so far, 55 were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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23 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03721/FUL

East Of Earsdon East Forest Farm Widdrington Northumberland

Conversion of part of the existing stable and general-store building to form one two-bedroom dwelling, with retained integral garage and storage, asso...

Full Application Northumberland County
20 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03683/FUL

The Old Manse Front Street Embleton Northumberland NE66 3UL

Proposed installation of an air source heat pump, external wall hung battery stack, solar PV panels to the roof, new timber garden shed and replacemen...

Full Application Northumberland County
15 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03589/FUL

2 Bridge Street 15- 17 Market Place Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1NB

Amendments to allow improved internal apartment layouts, external facade changes including installation solar panels, private residential balconies an...

Full Application Northumberland County
14 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03615/FUL

Lanehead Hexham Northumberland NE47 9ER

Retrospective application for installation of air source heat pumps.

Full Application Northumberland County
13 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03602/LBC

1 Quatre Bras Hexham Northumberland NE46 3JY

Listed Building Consent: Demolition of single-storey conservatory, porch, erection of single storey extensions, replacement windows, internal remodell...

Listed Building Consent Northumberland County
13 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03601/FUL

1 Quatre Bras Hexham Northumberland NE46 3JY

Demolition of single-storey conservatory, porch, erection of single storey extensions, replacement windows, internal remodelling, addition of new roof...

Full Application Northumberland County
12 Oct 2026 Registered 26/03591/SOLAR

2 Arcot Court Nelson Road Nelson Park Cramlington Northumberland NE23 1BB

Notification of Prior Approval for the Installation of a 252.04 kWp roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array system, comprising 523 solar PV panels,...

PA Solar PV Panels non-domestic Northumberland County
23 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03358/FUL

Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital Northumbria Way Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6NZ

Erection of energy centre, including air source heat pumps, plantroom and external transformer, together with compound area and associated works

Full Application Northumberland County
17 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03284/SOLARD

High Grange West Farm Lane Matfen Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 0RP

Notification of Prior approval to install 12 solar panels on south facing aspect of roof

PA Solar equipment domestic Northumberland County
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03200/CLPROP

8 Ryecroft Way Wooler Northumberland NE71 6BW

Certificate of lawful development in order to install solar panels to house and garage

Certificate of Lawful Proposed Devel Northumberland County
14 Sept 2026 Registered 26/03017/CCD

Seahouses Primary School James Street Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7YF

Retrospective: The erection of 3 no. air source heat pumps to service Seahouses Primary School

County Council Development Northumberland County
10 Sept 2026 Withdrawn 5 Oct 26/03201/LBC

Saint Michaels Church Bailiffgate Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1NB

Listed Building Consent - 54 panel solar pv array and battery storage

Listed Building Consent Northumberland County
10 Sept 2026 Approved 16 Oct 26/03208/LBC

Swarland Hall Cottage Coast View Swarland Northumberland NE65 9JF

Listed Building Consent - Dismantling and removing the non-original rear and side extensions and associated works; Construction of new rear and side e...

Listed Building Consent Northumberland County
26 Aug 2026 Approved 9 Oct 26/02996/CLPROP

The Nook Kirkwhelpington Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE19 2RS

Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed installation of solar PV arrays on both the southwest and southeast facing roof areas

Certificate of Lawful Proposed Devel Northumberland County
3 Aug 2026 Approved 24 Sep 26/02726/FUL

Bedlington Christian Fellowship Brook Court Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5DF

Internal and external alterations to include the modernisation of the interior through the installation of internal partitions and a mezzanine level. ...

Full Application Northumberland County
3 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02730/FUL

Methodist Church Milfield Northumberland

Installation of 14 solar panels to south east facing pitched roof

Full Application Northumberland County
31 Jul 2026 Approved 26 Oct 26/02718/FUL

8 Shaftoe Leazes Hexham Northumberland NE46 3DF

Installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels

Full Application Northumberland County
30 Jul 2026 Registered 26/02676/FUL

Maggies Den 4 Haven Hill Craster Northumberland NE66 3TR

Replacement of existing roof - removed and reinstalled with internal truss. New rooflights and PV panels added to rear roof, ASHP added, UPVC windows ...

Full Application Northumberland County
30 Jul 2026 Approved 2 Sep 26/02693/SOLAR

Village Hall Castle Street Norham Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2LQ

Notification of Prior Approval to install 43 solar panels to pitched roof

PA Solar PV Panels non-domestic Northumberland County
29 Jul 2026 Approved 6 Oct 26/02677/FUL

Codlaw Dene Wall Hexham Northumberland NE46 4HG

Replace existing oil-fired external boiler and external oil tank with air source heat pump and screening. Adapting the existing opening between the Ki...

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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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