Solar and renewables in South Cambridgeshire

South Cambridgeshire received 58 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 5 battery storage sites and 21 heat pumps. All 21 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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26/02154/PRIOR 2 days ago Awaiting decision

Sidney Sussex College, Blundell Court Sidney Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3HU

Installation of 148 solar panels to the flat roof of a 5 storey accommodation block on site.

South Cambridgeshire
26/02494/FUL 9 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

Eden Baptist Chapel 1 Fitzroy Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1ER

Removal of 2 No. existing gas boilers from the internal plant room and replace with 4 No. air source heat pumps on the flat roof at the rear of the bu...

South Cambridgeshire 9 Jul 2026
26/02560/FUL 6 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

Memorial Court Clare College Queens Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AJ

Provision of new ASHP plant on the site of the present skip and bin store, relocation of bin store to NE corner of site, associated cabling and landsc...

South Cambridgeshire 6 Jul 2026
26/02445/LBC 3 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

36 High Street Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7QX

Mount solar panels on slate roof of modern rear extension.

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire 3 Jul 2026
26/02414/HFUL 1 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

45 Humberstone Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1JD

Replacement of existing rear extension with a single-storey rear/side extension, construction of rear roof dormer extension, installation of front roo...

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 1 Jul 2026
26/02488/CL2PD 30 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

8 Saxon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8HS

Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the installation of solar panels to a domestic roof.

Lawful Use Certificate (S192) South Cambridgeshire 30 Jun 2026
26/02221/FUL 29 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

5 - 6 St Peters Terrace Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1QQ

Installation of solar pv panels on the rear pitched roof of 5 and 6 St Peters Terrace.

Full Application South Cambridgeshire 29 Jun 2026
26/02232/PRIOR 24 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

The Perse Upper School Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8QF

Installation of 209 solar panels on the roof of the sports centre.

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire 24 Jun 2026
26/02358/HFUL 23 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

8 Barrington Road Foxton Cambridgeshire CB22 6SJ

Erection of a single storey rear extension for the occupation of a disabled person following removal of two existing rear single storey extensions and...

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 23 Jun 2026
26/02298/HFUL 19 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

20 Fox Hill Road Guilden Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0JF

Installation of an air source heat pump to the front of the property.

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 19 Jun 2026
26/02245/HFUL 19 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

27 Nightingale Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 8SG

Removal of chimney. Refurbishment of single storey front bay window with new linked porch. Refurbishment of single storey garage including raising of ...

South Cambridgeshire 19 Jun 2026
26/02312/REM 18 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Land At Parcels Q And S Wellcome Trust Genome Campus Cambridge Road Hinxton Cambridgeshire CB10 1RQ

Reserved Matters Approval of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of an Energy Farm (Sui Generis use class) positioned on Parcel Q (as de...

Approval of Reserved Matters South Cambridgeshire 18 Jun 2026
26/02217/HFUL 18 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Oakfield House High Street Hildersham Cambridgeshire CB21 6BU

Single storey side extensions following demolition of existing conservatory and boot room, including link to former annexe. Two storey rear extension....

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 18 Jun 2026
26/02152/LBC 15 Jun 2026 Withdrawn

3 Comberton Road Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7BA

Installation of a Solar PV system to the roof pitches of the detached garage outbuilding.

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire 15 Jun 2026
26/02151/FUL 15 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

3 Comberton Road Barton Cambridgeshire CB23 7BA

Installation of a Solar PV system to the roof pitches of the detached garage outbuilding.

Full Application South Cambridgeshire 15 Jun 2026
26/02222/LBC 11 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

5 - 6 St Peters Terrace Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1QQ

Installation of solar pv panels on the rear pitched roof of 5 & 6 St Peters Terrace.

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire 11 Jun 2026
26/02211/CL2PD 11 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

2 Gough Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9LN

Replacement windows and lowering of some window cills New external insulated render Installation of Air Source Heat Pump Installation of new window to...

Lawful Use Certificate (S192) South Cambridgeshire 11 Jun 2026
26/02123/HFUL 10 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

32 Brookhampton Street Ickleton Cambridgeshire CB10 1SP

Installation of a ground mounted solar array in the eastern corner of the site. The solar array will be connected to battery storage sited in a plant ...

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 10 Jun 2026
26/02111/FUL 9 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

St Andrews Hall 97 St Andrews Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1DH

PV panels to the roof, air source heat pumps at the rear.

Full Application South Cambridgeshire 9 Jun 2026
26/02103/CL2PD 9 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

2 Glebe Road Barrington Cambridgeshire CB22 7RP

Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for internal reconfiguration of the dwelling to provide 3rd bedroom/study and ensuite and replace existing heatin...

Lawful Use Certificate (S192) South Cambridgeshire 9 Jun 2026
26/02059/HFUL 8 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

4 Rushden Close Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5AF

Installation of solar panels to front and rear roof and battery storage system to side elevation.

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 8 Jun 2026
26/02120/HFUL 8 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Manor Farm 19 High Street Great Eversden Cambridgeshire CB23 1HW

Internal and external works, including the demolition of the existing conservatory and the erection of an orangery and the installation of an oil tank...

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 8 Jun 2026
26/02121/LBC 8 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Manor Farm 19 High Street Great Eversden Cambridgeshire CB23 1HW

Internal and external works, including the demolition of the existing conservatory and the erection of an orangery and the installation of an oil tank...

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire 8 Jun 2026
26/02088/HFUL 4 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

3 Pound Farm Barns Weston Colville Cambridgeshire CB21 5NZ

Installation of a remote air-source heat pump at the fence boundary to rear of dwelling.

South Cambridgeshire 4 Jun 2026
26/02100/HFUL 4 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

80 High Street Great Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6AE

Single storey front porch extension. Roof extension including side box dormer extension and rooflights. Addition of windows to rear elevation and sola...

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 4 Jun 2026
26/02053/FUL 2 Jun 2026 Decided

54-62 Dukes Court Newmarket Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8DZ

Alterations to doors and windows, installation of solar panels on the roof and roof lights along with a single storey extension. Retrospective works t...

Full Application South Cambridgeshire 2 Jun 2026
26/02039/LBC 1 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

8 Horn Lane Linton Cambridgeshire CB21 4HT

1. Replace bedroom window with timber-framed double-glazed unit. Make good external render, interior window board and plasterboard. 2. Replace attic w...

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire 1 Jun 2026
26/01867/FUL 27 May 2026 Awaiting decision

The Common House 9-20 Marmalade Lane Orchard Park Cambridgeshire CB4 2ZE

Installation of 12 new domestic heat pumps to replace an existing communal heating system with individual heat pumps for each apartment within the apa...

Full Application South Cambridgeshire 27 May 2026
26/01950/CL2PD 26 May 2026 Decided

59 Saxon Way Willingham Cambridgeshire CB24 5UR

Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the installation of a single domestic air source heat pump (ASHP) onto an external piece of land within the p...

Lawful Use Certificate (S192) South Cambridgeshire 26 May 2026
26/01947/HFUL 26 May 2026 Awaiting decision

29 Saffron Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3FT

Installation of Air Source Heat Pump to rear elevation of dwelling.

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 26 May 2026
26/01967/PRIOR 26 May 2026 Decided

347 The Paddocks Unit J6 Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 8DH

Installation of solar panels on the south facing roofs of industrial units U and R.

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire 26 May 2026
26/01937/HFUL 22 May 2026 Decided

14 Byron Square Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 9JJ

Installation of air source heat pump to front of dwelling.

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 22 May 2026
26/01486/CL2PD 12 May 2026 Decided

16 Eastlands Close Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8YY

Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the installation of solar (PV) panels to SW (phase 1) and SE (phase 2) facing roof slopes.

Lawful Use Certificate (S192) South Cambridgeshire 12 May 2026
26/01674/HFUL 8 May 2026 Awaiting decision

57 Station Road Histon Cambridgeshire CB24 9LQ

Part single storey and part two storey rear extension, pergola with No3 solar PV panels and associated landscaping.

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 8 May 2026
26/01715/HFUL 7 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Orchard Barn 58A Hay Street Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire SG8 0PE

Single storey side and part rear extension, insertion of roof lights, replace existing gates to electric gates, including removal of tree, existing sh...

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 7 May 2026
26/01613/LBC 1 May 2026 Awaiting decision

1 New Square Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1EY

Re-building of rear external wall and internal alterations together with Decarbonisation strategy including installation of air source heat pump, wind...

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire 1 May 2026
26/01569/FUL 1 May 2026 Awaiting decision

1 New Square Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1EY

Re-building of rear external wall and internal alterations together with Decarbonisation strategy including installation of air source heat pump, wind...

Full Application South Cambridgeshire 1 May 2026
26/01667/HFUL 1 May 2026 Withdrawn

4 Dotterell Hall Barns Cambridge Road Balsham Cambridgeshire CB21 4AQ

Installation of 18 solar panels to roof, storage battery, TV aerial and an air source heat pump at rear of dwelling.

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 1 May 2026
26/01669/HFUL 1 May 2026 Decided

6 Belvoir Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1JJ

Demolition of existing garage. Single storey front and rear extensions. Alterations to fenestration and addition of PV solar panels to roof.

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 1 May 2026
26/01643/HFUL 30 Apr 2026 Decided

208-210 Uphall Church End Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3LB

Reroofing of the main slate roofs & renewal of lead detailing, introduction of solar panels at the rear elevation of the house and on the flat roof of...

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 30 Apr 2026
26/01644/LBC 30 Apr 2026 Decided

208-210 Uphall Church End Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3LB

Reroofing of the main slate roofs & renewal of lead detailing, introduction of solar panels at the rear elevation of the house and on the flat roof of...

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire 30 Apr 2026
26/01645/HFUL 30 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

27 Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DP

Demolition of existing extension and erection of single storey side and rear extensions, a front canopy, alterations and adaptions to the existing gar...

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 30 Apr 2026
26/01562/PRIOR 24 Apr 2026 Decided

6 Ashen Green Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EY

Installation of 11 No. solar panels. 7 No. installed on a section of pitched roof and 4 No. on a section of flat roof at first floor level.

Prior Approval South Cambridgeshire 24 Apr 2026
26/01559/LBC 24 Apr 2026 Decided

1 - 19 New Square Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1EY

Installation of photovoltaic panel arrays on the rear pitched roofs and structural upgrades along with battery system and associated infrastructure.

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire 24 Apr 2026
26/01558/FUL 24 Apr 2026 Decided

1 - 19 New Square Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1EY

Installation of photovoltaic panel arrays on the rear pitched roofs and structural upgrades along with battery system and associated infrastructure.

Full Application South Cambridgeshire 24 Apr 2026
26/01479/LBC 20 Apr 2026 Decided

34 High Street Landbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9FT

Installation of a heat pump, and underfloor heating.

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire 20 Apr 2026
26/01517/FUL 20 Apr 2026 Decided

1 - 9 Bridge Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1UA

Installation of air source heat pumps and associated minor external and internal works including alterations to roof of no.7 Bridge Street and the ins...

Full Application South Cambridgeshire 20 Apr 2026
26/01518/LBC 20 Apr 2026 Decided

1 - 9 Bridge Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1UA

Installation of air source heat pumps and associated minor external and internal works including alterations to roof of no.7 Bridge Street and the ins...

Listed Building Consent South Cambridgeshire 20 Apr 2026
26/01394/FUL 17 Apr 2026 Decided

St Catharines College Sports Field, Pavillion South Green Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9HW

Installation of air source heat pumps to replace a gas boiler.

Full Application South Cambridgeshire 17 Apr 2026
26/01451/HFUL 15 Apr 2026 Decided

28 Maids Causeway Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8DD

Demolition of roof, construction of replacement roof including hipped mansard roof to front and reconfiguration of second floor windows. Installation ...

Householder Works/Extension South Cambridgeshire 15 Apr 2026
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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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