Solar panels in Renfrewshire

All of Renfrewshire

62 applications since 2021. 48 approved and 2 refused. Refused: about 1 in 25 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
2026980
2025640
202417150
202318121
2022971
2021320

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