Solar and renewables in West Berkshire

West Berkshire received 66 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 solar farm, 3 battery storage sites and 23 heat pumps. Of the 43 decided so far, 41 were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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Showing 26 of 26 applications
1 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02019/HOUSE

Everest Stoney Lane Ashmore Green Thatcham RG18 9HG

Demolition of existing shed and erection of 'Granny Annex' and installation of PV panels.

Householder Application West Berkshire
1 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01912/FUL

Briff Farm Briff Lane Bucklebury Reading RG7 6SS

14 Panel ground mount system within field to north of the main house.

Full Application (8 Weeks) West Berkshire
29 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02032/LBC

55 Shooters Hill Pangbourne Reading RG8 7EA

Replacement single-storey rear extension, new 2nd storey rear extension, internal alterations, replacement garage building with office accommodation a...

Listed Building Consent West Berkshire
29 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02031/HOUSE

55 Shooters Hill Pangbourne Reading RG8 7EA

Replacement single-storey rear extension, new 2nd storey rear extension, internal alterations, replacement garage building with office accommodation a...

Householder Application West Berkshire
29 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02048/HOUSE

14 Asparagus Close Mortimer Reading RG7 3WY

Addition of solar panels to the roof of the house (14 Asparagus Close). The solar pannels will be matt black not extend above the ridge of the roof no...

Householder Application West Berkshire
23 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02008/FULMAJ

Oak Perridge Thornford Road Crookham Common Thatcham RG19 8EN

Addition of an additional residential Heat Pump

Full Major Application (13 Weeks) West Berkshire
21 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02038/FULMAJ

Thatcham Business Village Colthrop Way Thatcham RG19 4LW

Demolition of office building and construction of a storage and distribution warehouse for use within Class B2 and/or B8 with ancillary office space, ...

Full Major Application (13 Weeks) West Berkshire
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01962/HOUSE

The Cottage Bere Court Farm Bere Court Pangbourne Reading RG8 8HT

Demolition of existing conservatory link and replacement with flat roof link. Installation of solar photovoltaic panels to the flat roofs.

Householder Application West Berkshire
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01921/HOUSE

1 Sarsens Cottage Old Stanmore Road East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LU

Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to be installed to the property. Planning permission is being sought as the property is in a conservation area...

Householder Application West Berkshire
3 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01928/PASOL

Newsham Court Pincents Kiln Calcot Reading RG31 7SD

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Installation of 141.3kWp Solar PV panels on the roof of the Headquarters of Roya...

Prior Approval for Solar PV West Berkshire
1 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01774/FULMAJ

Quantel Ltd 31 Turnpike Road Newbury RG14 2NX

Full planning application for the demolition of the existing buildings and the erection of nine employment units within Use Classes E(g)(ii), E(g)(iii...

Full Major Application (13 Weeks) West Berkshire
27 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01817/HOUSE

14 Rockingham Road Newbury RG14 5PB

Demolition of existing white plastic conservatory; Ground floor rear extension; First floor rear extension over existing ground floor extension; Forma...

Householder Application West Berkshire
25 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01674/HOUSE

Claremont House Bethesda Street Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8NT

The installation of solar panels to the roof of the dwelling at Claremont House, Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8NT.

Householder Application West Berkshire
18 Aug 2026 Approved 28 Sep 26/01786/CERTP

4 Kew Cottages Buckingham Road Newbury RG14 6DG

Installation of one external air source heat pump condenser unit and associated pipework/cabling to serve the existing dwellinghouse.

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) West Berkshire
13 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01685/FULMAJ

Oak Perridge Thornford Road Crookham Common Thatcham RG19 8EN

The proposal represents a modest domestic renewable energy development that will enable the property to meet an increasing proportion of its electrici...

Full Major Application (13 Weeks) West Berkshire
11 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01680/HOUSE

Chieveley House High Street Chieveley Newbury RG20 8UR

A new proposed detached Garden Room in the garden area to the north of Chieveley House (to include an air source heat pump and solar panels).

Householder Application West Berkshire
11 Aug 2026 Approved 20 Aug 26/01706/CERTP

15 Fernhurst Road Calcot Reading RG31 7EA

Installation of an air-to-air air source heat pump system to provide space heating and cooling to the existing dwellinghouse.

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) West Berkshire
6 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01540/PASOL

The Cottage Chapel Lane Curridge Thatcham RG18 9DX

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: I am looking to install 6 panels (1.9 x 1.1M) on the flat roof extension to the...

Prior Approval for Solar PV West Berkshire
6 Aug 2026 Approved 5 Oct 26/01599/FUL

Barn South Of The Lodge and Adjacent Kintbury Footpath 21 Wallingtons Road Kintbury Hungerford

Erection of Eco Centre building, with associated wildlife garden, car parking and solar array. Section 73 application to vary condition 2 'approved pl...

Full Application (8 Weeks) West Berkshire
5 Aug 2026 Approved 29 Sep 26/01620/HOUSE

Whitehouse Farmhouse Upper Lambourn Hungerford RG17 8QP

Part two storey rear extension and part one storey rear extension. Existing brickwork and proposed extension to be rendered in white. New solar panels...

Householder Application West Berkshire
29 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01442/FUL

Brookfield Post Office Road Inkpen Hungerford RG17 9PU

To erect an agricultural barn with solar array, for storage of agricultural machinery and materials.

Full Application (8 Weeks) West Berkshire
24 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01294/HOUSE

8 Benham Chase Stockcross Newbury RG20 8LQ

Installation of a ground mounted solar voltaic system comprising twenty panels, gateway, integrated inverter and battery with two more batteries. New ...

Householder Application West Berkshire
17 Jul 2026 Approved 6 Oct 26/01573/HOUSE

Ladywood Long Grove Upper Bucklebury Reading RG7 6QS

Resubmission of application number 25/02574/HOUSE - Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, porch to the front, veranda, addition of ...

Householder Application West Berkshire
16 Jul 2026 Approved 10 Sep 26/01557/PASOL

Premier Inn Pinchington Lane Newbury RG14 7HB

Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic system

Prior Approval for Solar PV West Berkshire
13 Jul 2026 Approved 2 Oct 26/01490/HOUSE

Hampstead House Blandys Lane Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8PH

Solar Panel Installation

Householder Application West Berkshire
13 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01531/COND

111 Andover Road Newbury RG14 6JH

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 'landscape condition' of planning permission 26/00823/HOUSE: Single-storey rear and side e...

Discharge/Compliance of Condition(s) West Berkshire
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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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