Solar and renewables in Torridge

Torridge received 25 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 battery storage site and 3 heat pumps. Of the 18 decided so far, 16 were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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2 Oct 2026 Application is being considered 1/0717/2026/FUL

Little Silver Petrockstowe Okehampton Devon EX20 3EY

Installation of ground mounted solar array

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27 Aug 2026 Application is being considered 1/0642/2026/FUL

Land At Grid References 238838 108047 Woodacott Cross Devon

Retrospective permission for the change of use of land from agriculture to equine, new access, horse shelter, fencing, landscaping, sheds and solar pa...

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24 Jul 2026 Approved 11 Sep 1/0535/2026/FUL

Elm Park Bungalow Pancrasweek Holsworthy Devon EX22 7JS

New gates and external plant (air source heat pump and air conditioning)

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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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