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Solar Panels for Listed Buildings Across the Midlands

Listed buildings need careful solar design — visible panels are often unacceptable, conservation officers must approve, and planning permission is mandatory. We have a strong track record on Midlands listed buildings, including Grade II* properties.

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✓Listed Building Consent applications prepared on your behalf
✓Conservation officer liaison included
✓Discreet installation methods (rear elevation, outbuildings, ground-mount)
✓Slate/clay tile-matched solar tiles available
✓Reversible installation methods

What's allowed on a listed building

Listed Building Consent is mandatory before any solar installation. Most local planning authorities (Birmingham, Lichfield, Stratford-on-Avon, Worcester) will consider solar on (a) rear/non-public-facing elevations, (b) outbuildings within the curtilage, (c) ground-mount sites screened from public view. Visible front-facing installs are usually refused.

Solar tiles as a heritage solution

Slate-matched and clay-matched solar tiles (GB-Sol, Marley SolarTile, Tesla Solar Roof) are virtually invisible from ground level — significantly more conservation-officer-friendly than conventional panels. More expensive (~£12,000-£18,000 for a typical 3-4kW installation) but often the only route to consent on a sensitive listed roof.

Frequently asked questions about solar panels for listed buildings

How long does Listed Building Consent take?▼

Typically 8-12 weeks for a Midlands council. We handle the application paperwork and engage with the conservation officer.

What if the conservation officer refuses?▼

We try design changes (rear-only, ground-mount, solar tiles) before resubmission. Final route is appeal to the Planning Inspectorate — rare and costly. We assess realistic chances before starting.

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Package deal

Complete solar & battery packages

Fixed prices, supply and installation included. Every package is MCS certified and comes with our 2-year workmanship guarantee.

3.84kW · 8 panels
£5,995
- 8 × LONGi 480W all-black
- Fox ESS 3.68kW hybrid inverter
- Fox ESS EP6 — 5.76kWh storage
5.76kW · 12 panels
£6,995
- 12 × LONGi 480W all-black
- Fox ESS 5.0kW hybrid inverter
- Fox ESS EP6 — 5.76kWh storage
7.68kW · 16 panels
£7,995
- 16 × LONGi 480W all-black
- Fox ESS KH7 hybrid inverter
- Fox ESS EP6 — 5.76kWh storage

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Upgrade any package to the Fox ESS EP12 (11.52kWh) for £995.

All package prices assume every panel fits on a single roof elevation. The price covers the cost of scaffolding to one elevation. If your roof needs scaffolding on more than one elevation, or has restricted access, that additional cost is quoted separately after survey. Prices include VAT. Domestic solar and battery storage is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027. Subject to a free technical survey. We will confirm the final price in writing before any work is booked.