Listed Building Solar Consent

How do I get listed building consent for solar?

Installing solar on a listed building requires Listed Building Consent (LBC). How to apply: (1) PRE-APPLICATION ADVICE — contact your Local Planning Authority (LPA) heritage officer. Discuss your proposal informally (£50-£250 for pre-app advice). (2) DESIGN PROPOSAL — work with your solar installer to create a sensitive design (rear roof, hidden from road, in-roof panels for minimal visual impact). (3) SUBMIT APPLICATION — via Planning Portal. Fee: £0 for LBC (free). Include: heritage impact assessment, photos, panel specifications. (4) DECISION — typically 8 weeks. (5) INSTALL — with LBC approval, proceed normally. Approval rates: 90%+ for rear/hidden installations. Lower for front-facing or highly visible proposals. Tips: in-roof (integrated) panels are more likely to be approved. Black frames and all-black panels blend better with traditional roofing.