Solar panels in Bromley
585 applications since 1984. 390 approved and 119 refused. Refused: about 1 in 4 here, about 1 in 10 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- On a pitched roof, no more than 0.2 m proud of the slope and no higher than the highest part of the roof, chimneys aside
- On a flat roof, no more than 0.6 m above the highest part of the roof, chimneys aside
- On a wall, no more than 0.2 m out if it abuts a road, 0.4 m otherwise
- Not on a listed house
- Plug-in panels not on a wooden wall or timber cladding
- Sited to keep the effect on the look of the house and the area as small as possible
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 67 | 35 | 10 |
| 2025 | 75 | 47 | 23 |
| 2024 | 59 | 40 | 14 |
| 2023 | 85 | 58 | 18 |
| 2022 | 44 | 32 | 8 |
| 2021 | 33 | 22 | 5 |
| 2020 | 15 | 10 | 4 |
| 2019 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 5 |
| 2015 | 15 | 10 | 4 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley | 89 | 17 | about 1 in 6 |
| Croydon | 163 | 46 | about 1 in 5 |
| Greenwich | 104 | 25 | about 1 in 5 |
| Lambeth | 400 | 86 | about 1 in 6 |
| Lewisham | 100 | 13 | about 1 in 9 |
| Southwark | 528 | 38 | about 1 in 15 |