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Get free email alerts for new solar & renewables applications in the UK
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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 the UK?
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 the UK. 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
UK2,518 applications (this page)England2,050 applicationsScotland271 applicationsWales149 applicationsNorthern Ireland48 applications
Other application types in the UK
New Homes
10,400 applications
Change of Use
9,647 applications
Extensions
51,643 applications
Commercial & Major Works
5,608 applications
Demolition
9,824 applications
Listed Buildings
3,050 applications
Telecoms Masts
1,489 applications
Agricultural
3,903 applications
Community & Public Buildings
2,253 applications
Shopfronts
879 applications
Signs & Adverts
3,659 applications
Utility & Infrastructure
5,037 applications
Trees & Landscaping
18,087 applications
Data updated daily across all UK active councils.