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Solar planning in Somerset

Somerset has decided 147 solar farms and approved 86% of them, taking a median of 3 months to decide. Consented capacity: 682 MW. 20 applications still awaiting a decision.

86%
Approved
126 granted · 21 refused
3 mo
Median decision
UK 2.3 mo
682 MW
Consented
137 MW refused
17
Appeals
7 allowed on appeal

How Somerset compares

Against the 298 UK authorities with 5+ solar decisions, Somerset sits in the 17th percentile for approval rate (7 points below the England average) and the 32nd percentile for speed.

Decisions by year

1325Approved — 11 (2011)Refused — 1 (2011)1211Approved — 9 (2012)912Approved — 17 (2013)Refused — 8 (2013)2513Approved — 16 (2014)Refused — 5 (2014)2114Approved — 15 (2015)Refused — 4 (2015)1915Approved — 2 (2016)216Approved — 1 (2019)119Approved — 3 (2021)Refused — 1 (2021)421Approved — 8 (2022)822Approved — 17 (2023)Refused — 1 (2023)1823Approved — 13 (2024)Refused — 1 (2024)1424Approved — 12 (2025)1225
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 Withdrawn and still-undecided applications are excluded, so a short bar can mean a quiet year rather than a strict council.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 (173)

SchemeMWStatusDecided
North Newton Solar Farm
North Newton Solar Farm Limited · 37/25/00101
30Application Submitted2026-02-16
Spring Grove House, Milverton Road - Solar Panels
Spring Grove House · 23/25/0050 · 2.3 mo to decide
0.25Awaiting Construction2025-12-19
RAP Shed, Colemans Quarry - Solar Panels
Holcim UK Limited · 2025/1551/PCS · 1.2 mo to decide
—Awaiting Construction2025-10-10
Middle Drove and Porchestall Drove - Solar Array
Avalon Community Energy · 2025/1122/FUL · 3.5 mo to decide
1.23Awaiting Construction2025-10-02
Charlie Bighams Quarry Kitchen, Dulcote Hill Lane - Solar Array
Charlie Bighams Quarry Kitchen · 2024/2010/FUL · 10.1 mo to decide
2.2Awaiting Construction2025-09-23
Bays Lane, Gurney Slade - Solar Panels
Morris & Perry Limited · 2025/1634/FUL
2Application Submitted2025-09-08
Novolex, Brue Avenue - Solar Panels
eEnergy Group PLC · 08/25/00134 · 1.9 mo to decide
1.35Awaiting Construction2025-08-29
VPK Wellington, Chelston Business Park - Solar Panel
SNRG · 46/25/0019/CJ · 1.2 mo to decide
1.6Awaiting Construction2025-08-15
Somerton Door Farm, Somerton Door Drove - Solar farm
Sky UK Development Limited · 25/01694/FUL
20Application Submitted2025-07-28
Nythe Road, Pedwell - Solar Photovoltaic Park
Elgin Energy Services Limited · 2025/1289/FUL
40Application Submitted2025-07-22
Adm Protexin, Lopen Head - Solar Panels
ADM Protexin · 25/01239/PAPV · 1 mo to decide
—Awaiting Construction2025-06-23
Bull Street, Creech St Michael - Solar Farm
Spring Dev 11 Limited · 14/25/0018
34Application Submitted2025-06-19
Showerings Cider Mill, Kilver Street - Solar PV Panels
Showerings Cider Mill · 2025/0790/PCS · 1.6 mo to decide
0.29Awaiting Construction2025-06-13
Charlton Factory, Kilver Street - Solar Panels
Charlton Factory · 2025/0789/PCS · 1.6 mo to decide
0.3Awaiting Construction2025-06-13
Worthy Lane, Pilton - Solar PV panels
Glastonbury Festivals Limited · 2025/0394/PCS · 1.6 mo to decide
0.2Awaiting Construction2025-04-22
Marston Trading Estate, Manor Furlong - Solar Panels
Private Developer · 2024/2000/PCS · 5.3 mo to decide
0.81Awaiting Construction2025-04-15
Fordham Grange - Solar Panels
Numatic International Limited · 24/01588/FUL · 7.2 mo to decide
1.93Awaiting Construction2025-03-05
Ash Farm, Charlton Road - Solar Panels
Ash Farm Solar Limited · 2024/0795/FUL · 6.4 mo to decide
4.97Awaiting Construction2024-12-13
Callow Rock Quarry, Shipham Road - Solar Panels
Regenerco Limited · 17/24/00055 · 1.8 mo to decide
0.2Awaiting Construction2024-11-19
Old Wells Road, Stoke St Michael - Solar Panels
John Wainwright & Co Limited · 2024/1650/FUL
1.93Application Submitted2024-09-23
Coombe Farm, Bean Field - Solar Arrays
A H Warren Trust Limited · 24/01132/FUL · 3.2 mo to decide
1.81Awaiting Construction2024-09-20
Ditcheat - Solar Panels
Communities for Renewables · 2024/1439/FUL
3.6Application Submitted2024-08-19
Bluebell Wood Solar Farm & Battery Storage
Low Carbon UK Solar Investment Co Limited · 2023/2183/FUL · 8.1 mo to decide
49.9Awaiting Construction2024-07-16
Ham Farm, Creech St Michael - Solar Array
Novus Renewable Services Limited · 14/22/0051 · 19.3 mo to decide
20Awaiting Construction2024-06-28
Cobham Hall Fleet Air Arm Museum, Rnas Yeovilton Road - Solar Panels
Ameresco Limited · 23/03066/COL · 5 mo to decide
0.17Awaiting Construction2024-06-04
Nythe Road, Pedwell - Solar Photovoltaic Park
Elgin Energy Services Limited · 2023/1892/FUL · 3 mo to decide
40Revised2024-05-29
The Transmitting Station, Williton - Solar Farm (Wyndham Estate)
Elgin Energy ES Co Limited · 3/39/21/028 · 29.1 mo to decide
25Awaiting Construction2024-05-28
Mahe Farm, Dunsham Lane - Solar Array
Greentech · 24/00352/FUL
18.5Application Submitted2024-05-21
Morrisons, Lysander Road - Solar Panels
Gondola Pro · 24/00034/PAPV · 3.5 mo to decide
0.37Application Refused2024-04-24
Morrisons, Broadway - Solar PV Panels
Gondola Pro · 08/24/00006 · 1.6 mo to decide
0.36Awaiting Construction2024-02-27
Camp Road, West Coker - Solar PV Panels
Conrad Energy · 23/02111/FUL · 5.6 mo to decide
15.23Awaiting Construction2024-01-31
The Village Of Halse - Solar Array
Novus Renewable Services Limited · 23/22/0028 · 15 mo to decide
25Awaiting Construction2024-01-26
Showerings Cider Mill, Kilver Street - Solar Panels
Showerings Cider Mill · 2023/2201/PCS · 1.9 mo to decide
0.32Awaiting Construction2024-01-11
Burges Lane, Stoke St Michael - Solar Array Panels
Hiscox Solar Partnership · 2023/1606/FUL · 4.6 mo to decide
1.78Under Construction2024-01-10
Culmhead Business Park - Ground Mounted Photovoltaic Solar Array
Western Provident Association · 10/23/0023 · 1.2 mo to decide
—Awaiting Construction2024-01-10
The Anaerobic Digester Plant Premises - Solar Panels
Cannington Enterprises Limited · 45/23/00027
2.02Application Submitted2024-01-09
Peter Green Haulage Limited, Leighton Lane Industrial Estate- Solar panels
Peter Green Chilled · 2023/2190/PCS · 1.2 mo to decide
0.5Awaiting Construction2023-12-21
Merryfield Lane, Ilton - Solar Farm
Solar South West Limited · 23/00606/FUL · 8.5 mo to decide
2.22Awaiting Construction2023-12-06
Rivergate House - Solar Panels
Western Provident Association · 38/23/0349/CJ · 1.7 mo to decide
0.15Awaiting Construction2023-11-30
Vale Road Sludge Treatment Works, Lyde Lane - Solar Photovoltaic
Wessex Water Services Limited · SCC/4074/2023 · 1.6 mo to decide
—Awaiting Construction2023-11-20
Foundation House, Culmhead - Solar Panels
Western Provident Association · 10/23/0018/CJ · 1 mo to decide
0.27Awaiting Construction2023-11-16
Cheddar Water Recycling Centre, Wedmore Road - Solar Farm
Wessex Water · SCC/4075/2023 · 1.2 mo to decide
—Awaiting Construction2023-11-16
Wellington Sports Centre, Corams Lane - Solar Panels
Somerset County Council · 43/23/0084 · 1.3 mo to decide
0.17Under Construction2023-09-26
Crewkerne Sewage Treatment Works, Blacknell Lane - Solar Array
Wessex Water · SCC/4051/2023 · 1.8 mo to decide
—Awaiting Construction2023-05-31
Burges Hill, Stoke St Michael - Solar Array Panels
Hiscox Solar Partnership · 2022/2190/FUL · 6.6 mo to decide
1.32Application Refused2023-05-23
Blagroves Farm, Blagroves Road - Solar Panels
M E J & P J White · 27/23/0005/CJ · 1.8 mo to decide
0.23Awaiting Construction2023-03-22
Growth Technology Limited, Norton Fitzwarren - Solar Panels
Growth Technology Limited · 25/23/0001/CJ · 1.5 mo to decide
0.24Awaiting Construction2023-03-10
Butcombe Beer Store, The Polden Business Centre - Solar Panels
Butcombe Brewery · 09/22/00038 · 2.8 mo to decide
0.26Awaiting Construction2023-03-03
Doniford Holiday Village, Sea Lane - Solar Photovoltaic Panels
Bourne Leisure Group · 3/39/22/029 · 1.7 mo to decide
0.26Awaiting Construction2023-02-03
Burnham Holiday Village, Marine Drive - Solar Photovoltaics
Bourne Leisure Limited · 11/22/00146 · 1.5 mo to decide
0.15Awaiting Construction2023-01-30
Pipplepen Farm Solar Park - Solar Farm
Elgin Energy ES Co Limited · 21/00701/FUL · 17.4 mo to decide
32Awaiting Construction2023-01-24
Modus Furniture, Manor Farm - Solar Panels
MODUS Furniture Limited · 22/03386/PAPV · 1.6 mo to decide
1Awaiting Construction2023-01-23
St Margarets Hospice, Heron Drive - Solar Panels
St Margarets Hospice · 05/22/0035/CJ · 1.5 mo to decide
0.15Awaiting Construction2023-01-13
Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way - Solar Panels
Amphenol Thermometrics · 08/22/0015/CJ · 1.8 mo to decide
0.7Awaiting Construction2023-01-11
Impens Farm - Solar Farm & Battery Storage
Enso Energy Holdings H Limited · 37/22/00013 · 9.1 mo to decide
49.9Awaiting Construction2022-12-06
Lodge Hill, Berkley - Solar Park
Wessex Solar Energy Limited · 2021/2191/FUL · 10.9 mo to decide
14.5Awaiting Construction2022-10-21
ADM Protexin, Lopen Head - Solar Panels
ADM Protexin · 22/01586/FUL · 1.8 mo to decide
0.22Awaiting Construction2022-09-28
Bellcombe Works, Brent Road - Solar Panels
William Haley Eng. Limited · 24/22/00020 · 1.2 mo to decide
0.6Awaiting Construction2022-09-15
Long Sutton - Renewable Energy Building
SCHSE Limited · 22/00871/OUT
—Application Withdrawn2022-08-22
Cannington - Solar Panels
Yeo Valley Properties Limited · 13/21/00041 · 4.5 mo to decide
3.58Awaiting Construction2022-05-31
Selwood Solar Farm
Land Value Alliances & Landowners Consortium · 2021/1862/EOUT
6Application Withdrawn2022-03-17
Horsey Levels - Solar Farm
Enviromena Asset Management UK Limited · 09/21/00035 · 2.2 mo to decide
24Operational2022-03-01
Hollywood Bowl - Solar Voltaic Equipment
Hollywood Bowl Group · 48/21/0076/CJ · 1.8 mo to decide
0.18Awaiting Construction2022-01-28
Saltlands Avenue - Solar Parks
Somerset County Council · 20/22/00001
8.89Application Submitted2022-01-11
Brains Solar Farm
NextPower SPV 13 Limited · 21/02205/FUL · 5.7 mo to decide
18.8Awaiting Construction2022-01-10
Westland Leisure Complex
Engie · 21/01678/PAPV · 2.6 mo to decide
0.22Operational2021-08-11
Seaward Way - Solar Photovoltaic Panels
Lidl Great Britain Limited · 3/21/21/055 · 1.8 mo to decide
0.18Awaiting Construction2021-08-02
Tesco Ilminster - Solar Panels
Tesco Stores Limited · 21/00209/PAPV · 1.6 mo to decide
0.25Application Refused2021-07-27
Bindwell Lane
NextPower SPV 8 Limited · 20/00952/FUL · 9.7 mo to decide
13.4Planning Permission Expired2021-01-21
Pattemores Transport (Crewkern)
Pattemores Transport (Crewkerne) · 20/00315/FUL
2.1Under Construction2020-02-14
Tout Lane, Charlton Adam - Solar Photovoltaic System
S Morris Limited · 19/00280/PAPV · 7.6 mo to decide
0.3Operational2019-09-23
Tesco Queensway Place
Push Energy · 19/00027/PAPV
0.3Operational2019-01-03
Milborne Port Solar Farm
Big 60 Million · 15/02187/FUL · 15 mo to decide
4.2Operational2016-08-18
Aller Court Farm Solar Park
NESF (formerly British Solar Renewables) · 14/04300/FUL · 20.5 mo to decide
5Operational2016-06-08
Townsend Farm
Townsend Solar Farm · 02/15/00019 · 3 mo to decide
4.9Appeal Refused2015-12-17
Wick Lane Solar Ltd
Navitas Project · 07/15/00016 · 5.1 mo to decide
2.8Operational2015-12-17
Pixford Fruit Farm
Blackstock Farms · 02/15/0006 · 4.9 mo to decide
5Appeal Refused2015-11-26
Clapton Farm Solar Park
British Solar Renewables · 15/03373/FUL · 3.8 mo to decide
5Operational2015-11-17
Chard Solar Park
Conergy · 15/03187/FUL · 3.4 mo to decide
3Operational2015-10-28
Montys Farm
Solar Ventures · 25/14/0028 · 12.2 mo to decide
5Operational2015-10-23
Land at Bowden Lane
British Solar Renewables / NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) · 15/02718/FUL · 4.1 mo to decide
5Operational2015-10-19
Huntspill Level Solar Park
Wessex Solar Energy · 25/15/00014 · 2.8 mo to decide
5.5Operational2015-09-11
Holwell Hill
Lightsource Renewable Energy · 2014/1562/FUL · 12.9 mo to decide
6Operational2015-08-28
West Woodlands
Sunsave 24/ Vogt solar · 2014/2326/FUL · 9.1 mo to decide
5Operational2015-08-24
Southfield Farm Solar Park
British Solar Renewables · 14/00215/FUL · 17.6 mo to decide
11.5Operational2015-07-09
Tonedale Farm
Capital Estate Tonedale · 43/15/0008 · 4.2 mo to decide
5Operational2015-06-11
Land to the South West of Horsey Lane
Solar Power South · 09/15/00005 · 3 mo to decide
25Appeal Refused2015-04-22
Aller Farm
TGC Renewables · 3/28/14/005 · 6.2 mo to decide
4.7Appeal Refused2015-04-02
Land at Sutor Farm
Elgin Energy EsCo · 14/05472/FUL · 5.1 mo to decide
5Operational2015-03-19
Hawkers Farm
Greenfields (A) · 50/14/00095 · 3.4 mo to decide
9.5Operational2015-02-17
Pylle Southern solar park (Lower Easton Farm)
Pylle Solar/ John Laing Environmental · 2014/2237/FUL · 3.1 mo to decide
5Operational2015-01-26
Marshwood Farm
KWTN Solar · 14/04957/FUL · 2.2 mo to decide
1.8Operational2015-01-12
Manor Farm (Castle Cary)
Brilliant Harvest Installations · 14/03587/FUL · 4.9 mo to decide
1.8Operational2015-01-07
Wambrook Farm
Sunsave 19 (Wambrook)/ Vogt Solar · 14/03678/FUL · 3.5 mo to decide
4.1Operational2014-11-28
Trickey Warren
Anesco · 10/14/0031 · 2.8 mo to decide
4.8Operational2014-11-25
Wick Farm Solar Park
Hadstone Energy/ Communities for Renewables · 05/14/00019 · 2.3 mo to decide
14.6Operational2014-10-28
Lower Easton Farm
Pylle Solar · 2014/1174/FUL · 3.9 mo to decide
13.5Application Refused2014-10-16
Norwood Park Farm
juwi Renewable Energies · 2013/1749 · 13.2 mo to decide
7Appeal Refused2014-10-03
Hawkers Farm
Smiths Gore · 50/14/00069 · 3.2 mo to decide
12Revised2014-10-01
Yardwall Manor
Foresight · 33/14/00024 · 2.7 mo to decide
3Operational2014-09-29
Higher Bye Farm
Anesco · 3/26/14/013 · 4.1 mo to decide
6.8Operational2014-09-26
Puriton Landfill Solar Farm
SBC Renewables · 42/14/00012 · 3 mo to decide
11.4Operational2014-09-23
Hurcott Copse Solar Farm
Dillington Farms Ltd · 14/02977/FUL · 2.3 mo to decide
10Operational2014-09-19
Lower Severalls Farm
Sigma Solar Limited / OPDE · 14/03128/FUL · 2.2 mo to decide
10.8Operational2014-09-19
Higher Hill Farm (extension)
British Solar Renewables · 2014/0646/FUL · 4.2 mo to decide
1.5Operational2014-09-18
Worminster Down
Good Energy Generation · 2014/0962/FUL · 2.3 mo to decide
15Appeal Refused2014-08-19
Court Farm (Frome)
Sunsave 24 (West Woodlands) Limited · 2014/0852/FUL · 3 mo to decide
6.8Appeal Refused2014-08-06
Helland Meads
Private Developer · 24/14/0020 · 2.7 mo to decide
1.2Operational2014-06-30
Tengore Lane
Foresight · 13/03053/FUL · 10.7 mo to decide
3.6Operational2014-06-24
Somerton Door Farm
Lightsource Renewable Energy · 14/00876/FUL · 2.9 mo to decide
8.7Operational2014-06-02
Ashlawn Farm
Brilliant Harvest · 24/14/00007 · 1.8 mo to decide
6.8Operational2014-05-14
Taunton Racecourse
Green Hedge (BayWa r.e.) · 30/13/0053 · 2.9 mo to decide
1.5Operational2014-04-07
Grove Farm (solar)
juwi Renewable Energies · 41/13/0004 · 2.8 mo to decide
3.5Operational2014-02-27
Sutton Montis Road Solar Park / Sutton Bridge Solar Farm
PS Renewables · 13/01697/FUL · 9 mo to decide
5.4Operational2014-01-28
New Tyning Farm
INRG Solar · 2013/1356 · 6.6 mo to decide
5.8Appeal Refused2014-01-16
Little Sharpshaw Farm solar park
AEE Renewables · 2013/1149 · 5.4 mo to decide
5.3Application Refused2013-11-23
Helland Meads
Private Developer · 24/13/0044
1.2Revised2013-11-15
New Row Farm
Lightsource Renewable Energy · 2013/1510 · 3.2 mo to decide
3.9Operational2013-11-11
Redlands Farm
juwi Renewable Energies · 2013/1189 · 4.7 mo to decide
6.2Operational2013-11-11
Pyde Drove
Wessex Solar Energy · 54/13/00010 · 2.7 mo to decide
7Operational2013-10-31
Whitley Farm (1 of 2)
NextEnery Solar Fund (NESF) · 01/13/00015 · 3 mo to decide
3.5Operational2013-10-15
Whitley Farm (2 of 2)
NextEnery Solar Fund (NESF) · 2013/1515 · 2.7 mo to decide
3.5Operational2013-10-04
Tintinhull Forts Solar Park
Lumicity · 13/02925/FUL · 2.5 mo to decide
6Application Refused2013-10-01
Aller Farm
TGC Renewables · 3/28/13/005 · 2.9 mo to decide
8.3Revised2013-09-30
Hook Valley Solar Park
British Solar Renewables (formerly know as Solar Power Generation) · 12/04445/FUL · 10.2 mo to decide
17Operational2013-09-26
Monksham Solar Farm
John Laing Environmental Assets Group · 2013/1118 · 4.1 mo to decide
10.7Operational2013-09-17
Crapnell Farm Solar Farm
Lightsource Renewable Energy · 2013/1243 · 2.4 mo to decide
5.4Operational2013-09-13
RITHERDENS FARM solar park
MS POWER PROJECTS LIMITED · 07/13/0016 · 3.4 mo to decide
9.5Application Refused2013-08-22
Sheephouse Farm solar park
Esconrg Ltd · 13/01668/FUL · 2.9 mo to decide
9Application Refused2013-08-16
Watchfield Lawn
Belltown Power · 12/13/00009 · 2.3 mo to decide
10.2Operational2013-08-01
Southfield Farm Solar Park
British Solar Renewables · 13/01192/FUL · 2.8 mo to decide
11.5Revised2013-07-11
Tintinhull Forts Solar Park
Lumicity · 13/01409/FUL
8Revised2013-06-25
Pitts Farm
Lightsource BP · 2013/0526 · 1.9 mo to decide
2.6Operational2013-06-07
Glebe Farm Solar Park
AEE Renewables · 41/13/0001 · 2 mo to decide
4.2Application Refused2013-06-07
New Rendy Farm
TGC Renewables · 27/13/0003 · 2.8 mo to decide
4.8Operational2013-05-29
Land at Soho Farm
Mells Park Trust · 2012/2982 · 3.9 mo to decide
1.5Operational2013-05-15
Caves Farm Solar Park
AEE Renewables · 13/00441/FUL · 2.8 mo to decide
4.8Application Refused2013-05-02
Land at Mill Farm
Community Power Ltd · 50/13/00003 · 2.3 mo to decide
1Operational2013-04-09
Higher Hatherleigh Solar Farm extension
Private Developer · 12/03914/FUL · 4.6 mo to decide
1.5Operational2013-02-21
Little Park Farm
Solar Power Generation Ltd · 12/04673/FUL
8.6Application Withdrawn2013-02-08
Sandys Moor Road
Anesco · 49/12/0075 · 2.3 mo to decide
2.9Operational2013-02-01
Grange Farm Solar Farm
Anesco · 23/12/0032 · 3 mo to decide
4.9Operational2013-01-14
Higher Knapp Farm
Lightsource Renewable Energy · 24/12/0039 · 3.1 mo to decide
1.5Operational2013-01-11
Hurlingpot Farm
AEE Renewables · 2012/1562 · 5 mo to decide
5.3Appeal Refused2013-01-11
Barleclose Farm
Lightsource Renewable Energy · 12/03797/FUL · 3.3 mo to decide
1Application Refused2013-01-10
Pitts Farm
Lightsource Renewable Energy · 2012/0645 · 8.7 mo to decide
1.5Revised2013-01-07
Glebe Farm Solar Farm
AEE Renewables · 41/12/0005
4.6Revised2012-11-09
SOLAR PARK - WHITCHURCH FARM
Anesco · 2012/0554 · 6.8 mo to decide
6.5Operational2012-11-06
Culmhead Solar Farm
Anesco · 10/12/0024 · 1.2 mo to decide
7.5Operational2012-10-19
Parsonage Barn (extension)
Private Developer · 12/02823/FUL · 2.7 mo to decide
7.6Operational2012-10-18
Cobbs Cross Solar Park
PS Renewables · 23/12/00005 · 3.8 mo to decide
5Operational2012-09-20
Halse Farm
AEE Renewables · 06/12/0034 · 2.7 mo to decide
8.2Operational2012-09-06
Tengore Lane Solar Development
TGC Renewables · 12/01902/FUL · 3 mo to decide
5.8Revised2012-08-20
Higher Hatherleigh Solar Farm
Hive Energy · 12/00884/FUL · 5.1 mo to decide
3.5Operational2012-08-10
Lower Coombe Farm (Bean Field)
A H Warren Trust · 12/02268/FUL · 1.3 mo to decide
1Operational2012-08-01
Chilton Cantelo Solar Farm
NextEnery Solar Fund (NESF) · 12/01055/FUL · 3.7 mo to decide
5Operational2012-07-11
Culmhead Solar Farm
Blackdown Solar Power · 10/12/0009
5Revised2012-06-19
Langport Farm
ZW Bushfurlong Ltd / WRS Energy · 11/00662/FUL
5Application Withdrawn2012-02-24
Lower Marsh Farm
Solar Power South · 20/11/0026 · 2.7 mo to decide
5Operational2012-02-07
BUSHFURLONG SOLAR FARM
ZW Bushfurlong Ltd · 1100662FUL
5Application Withdrawn2011-12-09
Lodge Farm Solar Farm
Ecotricity · 2011/0765 · 6.9 mo to decide
5Under Construction2011-12-06
Goldenhaye Field Solar Farm
Cricket St Thomas Estate · 11/01534/FUL · 3.7 mo to decide
2Operational2011-08-09
PARK WOOD SOLAR FARM
Solar Power Generation Limited · 2011/0781 · 2.8 mo to decide
5Operational2011-07-28
Shooters Bottom Solar Park
Anesco · 2011/0529 · 4.2 mo to decide
7Operational2011-07-28
Higher Hill Farm
Solar Power Generation · 2011/0688 · 2.9 mo to decide
5Operational2011-06-24
Inwood Farm
ZW Nether Stowey Ltd · 36/11/00005 · 2.7 mo to decide
2Application Refused2011-06-20
Summerway Drove
BNRG Renewables · 09/11/00009 · 2.9 mo to decide
2Operational2011-05-24
Park Wall Solar Park
Unknown · 09/11/00010 · 2.8 mo to decide
5Operational2011-05-24
Puriton Solar Farm
BNRG Renewables · 42/10/00030 · 3 mo to decide
4.6Operational2011-05-24
Manor Farm (Keinton Mandeville)
Private Developer · 2011/0687 · 1.8 mo to decide
1Operational2011-05-23
The Royal Bath & West Showground Solar Farm
The Royal Bath and West of England Society · 2011/0440 · 1.4 mo to decide
5Abandoned2011-04-20
Lower Coombe Farm Solar
Solar South West · 10/04729/FUL · 2.2 mo to decide
1Operational2011-01-25
Sandhill Solar Park
Solar Power South · 06/10/0044 · 2.4 mo to decide
2Operational2011-01-20

Does Somerset approve solar farms?

Yes — of the 147 solar farms Somerset has decided, 86% were approved (126 granted, 21 refused). The UK-wide rate for solar is 93%.

How long does a solar farm application take in Somerset?

The median time from application to decision is 3 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 Somerset consented?

682 MW has been consented across 126 approved schemes, with 137 MW refused. A further 20 applications awaits a decision.

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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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