Solar and renewables in Swale

Swale received 25 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 solar farm, 2 battery storage sites and 1 heat pump. Of the 10 decided so far, 9 were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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17 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/503128/FULL

2 Haylocks Cottages Hillside Road Stalisfield Kent ME13 0JF

Addition of solar panels to roof of detached garage.

Full Swale
27 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/502844/PN14J

Document Warehouse Castle Road Eurolink Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3JP

Prior notification for the installation of roof mounted PV solar equipment on non-domestic premises. For its prior approval to: Design and external ap...

Notification for prior approval Part 14 Swale
20 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/502697/FULL

14 Abbey Street Faversham Kent ME13 7BE

Erection of a single-storey timber garden room in rear garden with a solar PV system, 3 or 4 PV cells on the South West facing roof pitch.

Full Swale
8 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/502586/FULL

The Old Vicarage Lees Court Road Sheldwich Kent ME13 0LU

Change of use of outbuilding to holiday accommodation including erection of a single storey rear extension, erection of single storey side extension t...

Full Swale
8 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/502587/FULL

750 Shimmin Road Kent Science Park Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8SX

Erection of 4 number solar carport canopies and associated alterations to external works, over existing tarmac car park.

Full Swale
8 Jul 2026 Withdrawn 26/502583/LAWPRO

750 Shimmin Road Kent Science Park Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8SX

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed alterations, modification and increase in area to an existing solar array at roof level.

Lawful Development Cert. (Proposed) Swale
19 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 26/501678/EIFUL

Land East Of Sheppey Way Minster-on-sea Kent ME12 3RR

Construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), including an underground cable connection to th...

EIA Full Application Swale
17 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 26/502255/EIFUL

Land West Of Iwade Kent ME9 8QG

Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 2 (to allow changes to the site layout including removal of some are...

EIA Full Application Swale
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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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