Solar & Batteries

Solar Planning Rules for UK Homeowners

Published 5 Jun 2026

What this video covers

10 Key Things to Know Before Installing.

Planning permission is one of the first questions you face with solar panels. Knowing the rules can save costly delays. From Axiom Eco Homes.

In this video

  1. 0:00 Intro
  2. 0:10 10. Check if You're in a Conservation Area
  3. 0:19 9. Listed Buildings Always Need Consent
  4. 0:25 8. Panels Must Not Protrude Over 200mm
  5. 0:31 7. Flat Roof Panels Need a 1m Setback
  6. 0:36 6. Front Roof Slope Panels Rarely Allowed
  7. 0:43 5. Ground-Mounted Systems Over 9m² Need Approval
  8. 0:49 4. World Heritage Sites Add Restrictions
  9. 0:55 3. Roof-Integrated Tiles Treated Differently
  10. 1:02 2. Check for Article 4 Direction Areas
  11. 1:09 1. First Installation Only is Permitted
  12. 1:17 Where to start