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You may not need planning permission for commercial solar

Owner-operated commercial properties frequently benefit from Permitted Development Rights (PDRs), which allow certain types of development to proceed without the need for a full planning application.

This means that for many commercial property owners, installing solar panels can be a more straightforward process. This typically depends upon:

Size and scale

For instance, panels should not protrude more than 200mm from the roof or wall that they are mounted to.

Aesthetic impact

Panels should be sited as far back as practicable from the edge of the building or roof.

Structural safety

The load-bearing capacity of the roof or wall must be sufficient to support the panels.

A typical planning permission process for commercial solar

Should you need planning permission, we will help you understand and comply with all relevant regulations and requirements. Our team stays up-to-date with the latest laws and guidelines to ensure your project meets all necessary standards.

Assessment

Gather necessary data for planning application.

Week 1

Documentation

Prepare all required documents e.g. site plans and environmental impact assessments.

Typically week 3-4

Application submission

Submit the planning application to the local planning authority.

Typically week 6-7

Response to queries

We’ll help address any queries or requests for additional information from the planning authority.

Typically week 11-12

Decision issued

Planning authority issues a decision.

Typically week 16-17

Customers we’ve helped with their planning permission requirements

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Sustain's ongoing support has been amazing. They've delivered on all projects in a timely manner and caused minimal disruption to our tenants.

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View our process from start to finish

Installing commercial solar as actually simpler than you might imagine. We've mapped out your full process from first enquiry through to system handoff and ongoing maintenance below.

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We can give you extensive projections on various commercial solar options with some basic usage data and a video call.

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Our team

100+ years combined experience in solar and over 50,000 installations completed.

Our team are ready to assist you in your commercial solar transition.

We’re actively looking for driven self starters to join us on our mission to empower UK businesses with sustainable energy.