Solar panels in Kingston
317 applications since 2019. 205 approved and 85 refused. Refused: about 1 in 3 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 | 46 | 27 | 7 |
| 2025 | 55 | 38 | 14 |
| 2024 | 59 | 39 | 18 |
| 2023 | 74 | 41 | 27 |
| 2022 | 36 | 24 | 10 |
| 2021 | 21 | 12 | 7 |
| 2020 | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| 2019 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge | 203 | 65 | about 1 in 4 |
| Epsom and Ewell | 0 | 0 | none |
| Merton | 139 | 24 | about 1 in 7 |
| Mole Valley | 229 | 53 | about 1 in 5 |
| Richmond | 234 | 22 | about 1 in 12 |
| Sutton | 134 | 28 | about 1 in 6 |
| Wandsworth | 349 | 51 | about 1 in 8 |