Solar panels in Bath
Solar for Bath homes, with careful advice for listed buildings and the city’s conservation areas.
Solar in a World Heritage city
Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and much of the city centre is a conservation area with a high number of listed Georgian buildings. That does not rule out solar, but it changes how we approach it. Panels often go on rear roof slopes that cannot be seen from the street, and the layout needs care.
Outside the centre, areas such as Oldfield Park, Twerton, Odd Down and Combe Down have 1930s and post-war housing that is usually much simpler. These homes often have good roofs for standard panels.
Planning for Bath properties
Listed buildings need listed building consent for most changes, and conservation areas are an exception to normal permitted development rules. Bath and North East Somerset Council deals with both. Tell us if your home is listed or in a conservation area and we will look at the options before you spend anything.
Hills, shade and stone roofs
Bath is hilly, and neighbouring buildings and trees can shade a roof for part of the day. We check that carefully. Stone and clay tile roofs also need the right fixings and an installer who handles them with care. We look at the roof covering and structure during the survey.
What we install in Bath
- Solar panels for homes and businesses
- Battery storage for evening power
- EV chargers that can run on your own solar
- Repairs, upgrades and aftercare for existing systems
Your network operator needs to know about your system, and we confirm what is needed for your property. The costs and finance page explains typical prices and VAT.
Solar questions in Bath
Can I fit solar panels on a listed building in Bath?
It is possible in some cases, but you will usually need listed building consent. Contact Bath and North East Somerset Council and tell us about your property.
Do you work on stone and clay tile roofs?
Yes. We check the roof covering and structure at the survey and choose fixings to suit.
Is it worth fitting solar in a conservation area?
Often yes, if a suitable slope is out of sight. We will tell you what is realistic once we have looked at the roof.
How much do solar panels cost?
Energy Saving Trust puts a typical 4.5 kWp home system at around £7,600. Your price depends on your roof, the system size, the equipment, scaffolding and whether you add a battery. After a survey we send a written quote.
Do I need planning permission?
Most houses can have solar panels under permitted development, so planning permission is not usually needed. Listed buildings, conservation areas and national parks are exceptions. Your system also has to be registered with your network operator, and we confirm what is needed for your property.
Get a quote in Bath
Tell us about your home or business and we will send a rough quote the same day.