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Solar Panel Planning Applications

20,326 Solar Panels applications on record across the UK

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Sample Solar Panels applications

  • HounslowPrior approval for the installation of PV panels on the roof
  • CairngormsInstall solar PV to roof of clubhouse with the addition of battery storage attached to the existing building
  • TandridgeNon Material Amendment to planning permission 2016/1855 ( Erection of single storey extension to west elevation, single storey extension to north elevation and new entrance gates to front of property. Amendments to include 1. Relocation of door to the north elevation instead of the window to the new extension. 2. Add a Velux flat roof curved window to the roof. 3. Installation of solar panels on east elevation.

Most domestic solar installations are permitted development and do not need planning permission. The 17,000+ solar panel applications in our database are the exceptions: installations on listed buildings, within conservation areas, on flat roofs, or ground, mounted systems where council approval is required.

MCS, registered installers use this data to identify high, value projects early, particularly heritage settings where specialist experience is a competitive advantage.

What counts as a Solar Panels application

Solar panel planning applications are required for:

  • Installations on listed buildings (listed building consent required)
  • Properties in conservation areas where panels would be visible from a highway
  • Ground, mounted solar arrays over 9m2
  • Panels protruding more than 200mm from the roof surface
  • Commercial and agricultural solar installations

Standard domestic roof, mounted panels on non, listed, non, conservation, area properties are usually permitted development and will not appear in our database.

Who tracks Solar Panels applications

MCS, registered solar installers track these applications to find homeowners and developers committed to solar but requiring specialist installation, particularly in heritage settings where conservation credentials matter.

Electricians and renewable energy contractors also monitor applications for commercial and agricultural solar projects, which often require coordination with planning consultants and DNO connections.

How Planning Signal helps with Solar Panels applications

Set a keyword alert for "solar panels", "photovoltaic" or "pv" and Planning Signal emails you each time a matching application is submitted across the UK. Each alert includes:

  • Site address and planning reference
  • Applicant name and contact details
  • Application description and decision timeline
  • Direct link to the full application on the council portal

Filter by local authority or region to focus on your installation area. Download results as a CSV for batch outreach.

Frequently asked questions

Do solar panels need planning permission in the UK?
Most domestic solar panels do not need planning permission in England, Scotland or Wales. Permitted development rules cover standard roof-mounted panels on residential properties. Planning permission is needed for listed buildings, conservation area properties where panels face a road, ground-mounted systems over 9m2, and panels protruding more than 200mm from the roof.
Do solar panels on listed buildings need planning permission?
Yes. Any alteration to a listed building, including solar panel installation, requires listed building consent. Applications must show the installation will not harm the historic character of the building. Councils typically require panels to be sited where they are not visible from public areas.
How can a solar installer find new solar panel leads?
Planning Signal lets solar installers set keyword alerts for solar panels, photovoltaic or pv. When a planning application mentioning these terms is submitted to any UK council, you receive an alert with the property address, applicant details and application description, giving you early access to the project before the homeowner has appointed an installer.
How many solar panel planning applications are submitted each year in the UK?
Planning Signal tracks over 17,000 solar panel planning applications across the UK. These are the installations that fall outside permitted development rules, including conservation area and listed building projects, ground-mounted arrays, and commercial installations.
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Looking for a step-by-step guide?

The statistics and application data above track live planning submissions. For a practical how-to guide (including what forms to submit, timelines, costs and exemptions), see our dedicated planning guide:

Solar Panels: Complete Planning Guide →

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