Solar panels in Tunbridge Wells

All of Tunbridge Wells

338 applications since 2020. 234 approved and 6 refused. Refused: about 1 in 40 here, about 1 in 10 across the councils we cover.

Last updated 8 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
202649350
202552411
202457402
202361402
202262401
202133210
202024170

Neighbouring councils

CouncilApprovedRefusedHow often
Ashford 421 50 about 1 in 9
Tonbridge 94 11 about 1 in 10
Wealden 250 19 about 1 in 14

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