Solar panels
Planning Permission
Do you need planning permission to install solar panels?
The installation of solar panels and equipment on residential buildings and land may be 'permitted development' with no need to apply to the local authority for planning permission. There are, however, important limits and conditions, detailed on the following pages, which must be met to benefit from these permitted development rights.
You should discuss with the local authority for your area whether all of the limits and conditions will be met.
Find your local planning authority (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/find-your-local-planning-authority)
Find your local planning authorityFurther information
Find out about getting your job done safely1 when working with solar panels from the Health and Safety Executive.
Find a Trade Professional
Use our partner directories to find a planning or building professional to help with your project or development.
Find a professional (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-applications/find-a-trade-professional)
Find a professionalUseful links
Make an application (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/app/applications)
Make an applicationSpeak to an expert (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/planning-guidance-service)
Speak to an expertStudio Charrette planning consultancy calculator (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/home-improvement/planning-consultancy-calculator)
Studio Charrette planning consultancy calculatorSell your site with Land Match (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/commercial-developments/sell-your-site)
Sell your site with Land Match- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/solar-panels/getting-your-job-done-safely