Solar panels in Mid Sussex

All of Mid Sussex

189 applications since 2020. 142 approved and 9 refused. Refused: about 1 in 17 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

YearApplicationsApprovedRefused
202642231
202532260
202428232
202335224
202224221
202110100
202018161

Neighbouring councils

CouncilApprovedRefusedHow often
Crawley 33 2 about 1 in 18
Horsham 203 17 about 1 in 13
Lewes 86 7 about 1 in 13
Wealden 250 19 about 1 in 14

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