Solar and renewables in West Suffolk

West Suffolk received 40 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 battery storage site and 11 heat pumps. All 29 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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22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration DC/26/1396/HH

James Cottage Bury Road Hepworth Suffolk IP22 2PY

Householder planning application - Installation of air source heat pump to front elevation

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8 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration DC/26/1324/FUL

Verge Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk

Planning application - energy storage plant and associated infrastructure

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2 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration DC/26/1343/LB

The Old Rectory And Fairview The Street Ingham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1NQ

Application for listed building consent - a. solar PV panels to inner hidden slopes of The Old Rectory roof b. solar PV panels to southern slopes of a...

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28 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration DC/26/1323/VAR

Newmarket Community Hospital 56 Exning Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7JG

Planning application - variation of condition of 2 of DC/25/2037/FUL to amend approved plans and changes to approved landscaping scheme for a. two-sto...

Variation of Condition West Suffolk
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28 Jul 2026 Pending Decision DC/26/1146/FUL

Haverhill Leisure Centre Lordscroft Lane Haverhill Suffolk CB9 0ER

Planning application - a. installation of plant room with evaporator fan and air source heat pumps b. timber fencing

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20 Jul 2026 Approved 10 Sep DC/26/0950/HH

Rivendell The Street Pakenham Suffolk IP31 2JU

Householder planning application - roof-mounted solar panels to front of dwelling

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14 Jul 2026 Approved 8 Sep DC/26/1065/HH

The Old Bear And Crown 20 Market Hill Clare Suffolk CO10 8NN

Householder planning application - a. solar panels to outbuilding b. rooflight and door to outbuilding and removal of existing windows and door c. gar...

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14 Jul 2026 Approved 8 Sep DC/26/1066/LB

The Old Bear And Crown 20 Market Hill Clare Suffolk CO10 8NN

Application for listed building consent - a. solar panels to outbuilding b. rooflight and door to outbuilding and removal of existing windows and door

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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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