Solar and renewables in Thanet

Thanet received 26 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 solar farm, 1 battery storage site and 8 heat pumps. Of the 20 decided so far, 19 were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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29 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0979

105 College Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2RT

Installation of shopfront to the northwest (front) elevation involving the removal of two windows and partial demolition of the existing brick wall. R...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
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10 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0932

CRUMPS FARM Shuart Lane, South, St Nicholas At Wade, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0NQ

Installation of photovoltaic panels to plots 2-4 (Approved under application reference F/TH/23/0236)

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12 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration F/TH/26/0778

125 Canterbury Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8NL

Change of use and conversion of parts of the former St Augustine's College buildings to provide 24no 1-bed, 13no 2-bed and 3no 3-bed self-contained fl...

Full Planning Permission Thanet
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30 Jul 2026 Approved 19 Sep CD/TH/26/0750

UNIT 15 Hedge End Industrial Estate, St Nicholas At Wade, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0NB

Installation of five separate microgeneration solar photovoltaic systems on Units 15-19 Hedge End Industrial Estate St Nicholas at Wade Kent CT7 0NB, ...

Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed Thanet
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17 Jul 2026 Approved 13 Sep PN12/TH/26/0738

Silent Gliss Limited, Unit 1, PYRAMID BUSINESS PARK Poorhole Lane, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2PT

Application to apply for a determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required in respect of the installation o...

Prior Approval Solar PV Thanet
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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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