Solar panels in Wandsworth
427 applications since 2022. 312 approved and 48 refused. Refused: about 1 in 8 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 | 77 | 42 | 4 |
| 2025 | 98 | 72 | 13 |
| 2024 | 74 | 58 | 10 |
| 2023 | 101 | 78 | 14 |
| 2022 | 77 | 62 | 7 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 567 | 52 | about 1 in 12 |
| Kensington | 419 | 40 | about 1 in 11 |
| Kingston | 211 | 85 | about 1 in 3 |
| Lambeth | 400 | 86 | about 1 in 6 |
| Merton | 139 | 24 | about 1 in 7 |
| Richmond | 234 | 22 | about 1 in 12 |
| Westminster | 865 | 64 | about 1 in 15 |