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Get free email alerts for new solar & renewables applications in Scotland
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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.
Can I get email alerts for solar & renewables planning applications anywhere in Scotland?
Yes. Click the "Set up alerts" button on this page and you'll get a daily (or weekly) email listing every new solar & renewables application submitted anywhere in Scotland. No need to pick a postcode or draw a map — pick the category once, choose your frequency, and we'll do the rest.
Solar & Renewables planning applications elsewhere
UK2,494 applicationsEngland2,055 applicationsScotland241 applications (this page)Wales148 applicationsNorthern Ireland50 applications
Other application types in Scotland
New Homes
694 applications
Change of Use
747 applications
Extensions
3,035 applications
Commercial & Major Works
574 applications
Demolition
282 applications
Listed Buildings
153 applications
Telecoms Masts
170 applications
Agricultural
309 applications
Community & Public Buildings
153 applications
Shopfronts
68 applications
Signs & Adverts
285 applications
Utility & Infrastructure
541 applications
Trees & Landscaping
546 applications
Data updated daily across Scotland's active councils.