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Solar planning in Leeds
Leeds has decided 55 solar farms and approved 98% of them, taking a median of 1.6 months to decide. Consented capacity: 68 MW. 7 applications still awaiting a decision.
98%
Approved
54 granted · 1 refused
1.6 mo
Median decision
UK 2.3 mo
68 MW
Consented
5 MW refused
0
Appeals
no appeals recorded
How Leeds compares
Against the 298 UK authorities with 5+ solar decisions, Leeds sits in the 53rd percentile for approval rate (5 points above the England average) and the 92nd percentile for speed.
Decisions by year
Approved Refused
Solar decisions by the year the decision was issued (Renewable Energy Planning Database). Withdrawn and still-undecided applications are excluded, so a short bar can mean a quiet year rather than a strict council.
Every recorded scheme (62)
| Scheme | MW | Status | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
Jack Lane - Solar Panels Solarel UKRSF1 Projectco 1 Limited · 26/00413/DPD · 1.8 mo to decide | 0.94 | Awaiting Construction | 2026-03-19 |
Leeds Dental Institute, The Worsley Medical - Solar Panels University of Leeds · 26/01478/DPD | — | Application Submitted | 2026-03-17 |
George Mann Way, Hunslet - Solar Panels TROY FOODS · 25/07214/DPD · 1.8 mo to decide | — | Awaiting Construction | 2026-02-11 |
Leeds West, Gelderd Lane - Solar Panels Footprint Zero · 26/00729/DPD | 0.77 | Application Submitted | 2026-02-10 |
Howden Clough Landfill, Howden Clough Road - Solar Farm Biffa Waste Services Limited · 25/07519/FU | 2.4 | Application Submitted | 2026-01-13 |
Trinity Academy Leeds, Torre Road - Solar Panels Trinity Multi Academy Trust · 25/06140/DPD · 1.7 mo to decide | 0.22 | Awaiting Construction | 2026-01-05 |
Jack Lane - Solar Panels Solarel UKRSF1 Projectco 1 Limited · 25/06543/DPD · 1.8 mo to decide | 0.94 | Revised | 2026-01-02 |
Cockburn School, Gipsy Lane - Solar PV Panels Cockburn School Cockburn Multi Academy Trust · 25/06113/DPD · 1 mo to decide | 0.43 | Awaiting Construction | 2025-11-17 |
Tesco - Solar Panels Tesco Stores Limited · 25/05249/DPD · 1.7 mo to decide | 0.62 | Awaiting Construction | 2025-11-17 |
New Street Mills, Carlisle Road - Solar Panels Omega Stone Limited · 25/05304/DPD · 1.3 mo to decide | — | Awaiting Construction | 2025-10-21 |
Manheim Car Auctions, Rothwell - Solar Panels SNRG · 25/04896/DPD · 1.6 mo to decide | 0.18 | Awaiting Construction | 2025-10-20 |
Units A, B & C Coal Road, Seacroft - Solar Panels Seacroft Film Investments Limited · 24/06779/FU · 7.8 mo to decide | — | Awaiting Construction | 2025-08-12 |
Coal Road, Whinmoor - Solar Panels Unilever UK (Leeds) · 25/03574/DPD · 1.7 mo to decide | 1.6 | Awaiting Construction | 2025-08-08 |
Hayton House Farm - Solar Farm Econergy International Limited · 25/02505/FU | 49.9 | Application Submitted | 2025-05-14 |
Temple House, 1 Beechwood Car Space - Solar PV Panels SIP Properties Llp · 25/00157/DPD · 1 mo to decide | 0.66 | Awaiting Construction | 2025-02-12 |
The British Library Building, Boston Spa - Solar PV Equipment SCS Lighting And Renewables · 24/07298/DPD · 1.8 mo to decide | 0.21 | Awaiting Construction | 2025-02-10 |
British Library, Thorp Arch Estate -Solar Panels British Library · 24/06261/FU · 1.8 mo to decide | 0.43 | Awaiting Construction | 2025-02-10 |
Units A, B & C Coal Road, Seacroft - Solar Panels Seacroft Film Investments Limited · 24/06780/DPD · 1.7 mo to decide | — | Awaiting Construction | 2025-01-15 |
Bramley Baths, Broad Lane - Solar Panels Bramley Baths · 24/06046/LI · 2 mo to decide | 0.43 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-12-16 |
Guiseley Primary School, Oxford Road - Solar Panels Solar Options for Schools Limited · 24/02473/FU · 1.6 mo to decide | 0.2 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-07-11 |
Cardigan Fields Leisure Park, Cardigan Fields Road -Solar Panels Ashcroft Electrical Services Limited · 24/03261/DPD · 1.1 mo to decide | 0.27 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-07-10 |
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, Town Street - Solar PV Panels Solar Options for Schools Limited · 24/02586/DPD · 1.4 mo to decide | 0.24 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-06-20 |
Parklands Primary School, Dufton Approach - Solar Panels Solar Options for Schools Limited · 24/02388/DPD · 1.5 mo to decide | 0.37 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-06-17 |
Premier Farnell, Unit 3 - Solar Panels ABRDN (Investments Trust/Standard Life) · 24/01196/DPD · 1.6 mo to decide | 2.28 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-05-13 |
Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall - Solar Panels Gondola Pro · 24/01766/DPD · 1.5 mo to decide | 0.65 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-05-13 |
Victoria Gate Leeds, George Street - Solar Panels Redical Holdings · 24/00443/DPD · 1.6 mo to decide | 0.17 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-04-30 |
Spire Leeds Hospital, Jackson Avenue - Solar Panels Spire Healthcare · 24/01914/DPD | 0.16 | Application Submitted | 2024-04-23 |
Holbeck Depot, Bridge Road - Solar Panels AGH Engineering Limited · 24/00307/DPD · 1.2 mo to decide | 0.43 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-03-01 |
Pudsey Leisure Centre - Solar Panels Leeds City Council · 23/05684/FU · 4.5 mo to decide | 0.25 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-02-01 |
Network House, Beeston - Solar Panels Columbia Threadneedle Investments · 23/06002/DPD · 2.6 mo to decide | 0.41 | Awaiting Construction | 2024-01-10 |
Knostrop Wastewater Treatment Works - Solar Array Downing Renewables Llp · 23/03197/CLP · 4 mo to decide | — | Awaiting Construction | 2023-11-07 |
David Lloyd Leisure, Tongue Lane - Solar Panels David Lloyd Leisure · 23/03512/DPD · 1.4 mo to decide | 0.6 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-10-05 |
Skelton Grange Landfill Site, Pontefract Lane - Solar Farm Biffa Waste Services Limited · 22/07964/FU · 9.7 mo to decide | 4.4 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-09-29 |
J J Food Service, Middleton Grove - Solar Pv Panels J J Food Service Limited · 23/04683/DPD · 1.6 mo to decide | 0.34 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-09-28 |
Headingley Carnegie Stadium, Kirkstall - Solar Panels Ivegate · 23/04652/DPD · 1.5 mo to decide | 0.25 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-09-08 |
Benton Park School, Harrogate Road - Solar Panels Solar Options For Schools Limited · 23/03892/DPD · 1.5 mo to decide | 0.23 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-08-18 |
Sturton Grange, Ridge Road - Solar Panels Makin Enterprises · 23/03691/DPD · 0.9 mo to decide | — | Awaiting Construction | 2023-07-27 |
Oco Technology, Knowsthorpe Gate - Solar Panels Beba Energy Limited · 23/03619/DPD · 1.3 mo to decide | 0.28 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-07-25 |
Sharp Lane Primary School, Sharp Lane - Solar Panels Solar Options For Schools Limited · 23/01860/DPD · 1.5 mo to decide | 0.21 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-06-02 |
Crawshaw Academy, Robin Lane - Solar Panels Red Kite Learning Trust · 23/01464/DPD · 1.6 mo to decide | 0.2 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-05-19 |
Regent Street, Sheepscar - Solar Panels Stokers Limited · 22/05767/DPD · 8.9 mo to decide | 0.22 | Operational | 2023-05-18 |
Guiseley School, Fieldhead Road - Solar Panels Solar Options for Schools Limited · 23/01382/DPD · 2.1 mo to decide | 0.27 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-05-16 |
Temple Moor High School, Field End Grove - Solar Array Red Kite Learning Trust · 23/01460/DPD · 1.2 mo to decide | 0.19 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-05-10 |
Greenhill Primary School, Gamble Hill Drive - Solar PV panels Solar Options For Schools Limited · 23/01661/DPD · 1.5 mo to decide | 0.16 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-05-02 |
Clapgate Primary School, Cranmore Drive - Solar PV Panels Solar Option For Schools Limited · 23/00714/DPD · 1.6 mo to decide | 0.23 | Awaiting Construction | 2023-03-31 |
Shakespeare Primary School, Lincoln Road - Solar Panels Solar Options for Schools Limited · 22/06725/DPD · 1.6 mo to decide | 0.18 | Awaiting Construction | 2022-11-24 |
Amazon Uk, Skelton Moor Road - Solar Panels Zestec Group · 22/05817/FU · 1.8 mo to decide | 1.67 | Awaiting Construction | 2022-11-22 |
Gildersome Spur - Solar PV Panels CEB Services Limited · 22/05892/DPD · 1.6 mo to decide | 0.16 | Awaiting Construction | 2022-10-18 |
Unit S, Gildersome Spur, Gildersome - Solar Panels CEB Services Limited · 22/05829/DPD · 1.6 mo to decide | 0.15 | Awaiting Construction | 2022-10-14 |
Gelderd Place, Holbeck - Solar Panles Big Yellow Group Plc · 22/05609/DPD · 1.6 mo to decide | 0.17 | Awaiting Construction | 2022-10-04 |
Spring Valley Mills - Solar Panels A W Hainsworth & Sons Limited · 22/01361/DPD · 1.8 mo to decide | 0.38 | Awaiting Construction | 2022-04-25 |
Gelderd Road, Gildersome - Solar PV Panels M A Living Limited · 21/08922/DPD · 1.6 mo to decide | 0.21 | Awaiting Construction | 2022-02-11 |
Silvine Works - Roof Mounted Solar Panels William Sinclair & Sons (Stationers) Limited · 21/09419/DPD · 1.4 mo to decide | 0.24 | Awaiting Construction | 2022-01-04 |
Wharfedale General Hospital - Solar Photovoltaic Panels Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust · 21/03949/FU · 2.3 mo to decide | 0.47 | Awaiting Construction | 2021-12-03 |
Barnsdale Road Solar Park OnPath Energy · 20/07999/FU · 10.4 mo to decide | 40 | Under Construction | 2021-10-21 |
Stone Pits Lane, Morley Solarsense UK Limited · 21/00798/DPD · 1 mo to decide | — | Awaiting Construction | 2021-03-02 |
Hollywood Bowl Watt Energy Saver · 20/00203/DPD · 1.5 mo to decide | 0.2 | Awaiting Construction | 2020-02-28 |
TF and JH Braime Holdings Factory TF and JH Braime · 19/00211/FU · 2.3 mo to decide | 0.2 | Operational | 2019-04-11 |
Haigh Hall Solar Farm Athos Solar · 16/02663/FU | 5 | Operational | 2016-05-04 |
Land off Paradise Farm Pfalzsolar GmbH · 15/02188/FU · 6.6 mo to decide | 5 | Application Refused | 2015-12-07 |
Haigh Hall Solar Farm Oakapple Renewable Energy Ltd · 13/00874/FU · 4.6 mo to decide | 7.5 | Revised | 2013-08-02 |
LVF Packaging - Solar Panel LVF Packaging | 0.3 | Operational | — |
Does Leeds approve solar farms?
Yes — of the 55 solar farms Leeds has decided, 98% were approved (54 granted, 1 refused). The UK-wide rate for solar is 93%.
How long does a solar farm application take in Leeds?
The median time from application to decision is 1.6 months, against a UK median of 2.3 months for solar. That is measured between the submission and decision dates recorded in REPD, so it reflects the whole determination period including any extensions.
How much solar capacity has Leeds consented?
68 MW has been consented across 54 approved schemes, with 5 MW refused. A further 7 applications awaits a decision.
Other technologies in Leeds
Source: Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD), Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Open Government Licence v3.0 — 2026 Q1 extract. Approval rate is over decided applications only (approved ÷ approved+refused); withdrawn and undecided schemes are excluded. A permission later expired still counts as approved because consent was granted. REPD covers schemes of roughly 150 kW and above, is published quarterly, and does not record refusal reasons — so nothing here explains why a scheme was refused. Screening context for site selection, not planning advice.
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