Solar planning consultant in Devon.
Planning for solar farms, battery storage and commercial solar across Devon. Led by our in-house Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), from our base in Exeter.
Planning that knows Devon.
Ten local planning authorities, two national parks
Most Devon solar farms are decided by the local planning authority: the district or unitary council, or a national park authority. We plan for the right one from day one.
Designed for Devon’s landscape
Devon’s local planning authorities share guidance on fitting solar into the landscape (Advice Note 2). We design to it, so the application starts strong.
Grid and planning together
A consent is only worth having with a grid connection. We check both at the same time, so nothing is wasted.
Local to you
Based in Exeter. Site visits, planning meetings and committee hearings are close to home.
Planning authorities in Devon.
Most solar farms in Devon are decided by the local planning authority where the land sits: the district or unitary council, or the national park authority. Solar farms up to 100MW are decided by the local planning authority. Larger schemes go through the national planning process, after the threshold rose from 50MW on 31 December 2025.
Planning authorities
- East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge, Torridge and West Devon district councils
- Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council
- Dartmoor and Exmoor National Park Authorities
Protected landscapes
- Dartmoor National Park
- Exmoor National Park (shared with Somerset)
- Blackdown Hills, East Devon, North Devon Coast, South Devon and Tamar Valley National Landscapes
Devon County Council does not decide solar farm applications.
Know the cost up front.
The same fees across Devon and the UK. Surveys at cost plus a management fee.
- Desktop feasibility report
- From £750
- Pre-application package
- From £3,000
- Full planning application, up to 10MW
- Price on request
- Full planning application, 10MW to 49.9MW
- Price on request
Solar planning in Devon: questions
Who decides a solar farm planning application in Devon?
Usually the local planning authority where the land is: the district or unitary council, such as Mid Devon, Torridge or East Devon, or the Dartmoor or Exmoor National Park Authority. Schemes over 100MW go through the national process instead.
How long does solar planning take in Devon?
Local planning authorities aim to decide major applications, which include most solar farms, within 13 weeks, or 16 weeks if an Environmental Impact Assessment is needed. Surveys and pre-application advice come first. We give you a realistic timeline for your site.
Do you handle battery storage planning in Devon?
Yes. We handle planning for battery storage on its own or alongside solar, from first appraisal to consent.
What does a solar planning consultant cost?
Most of our fees are published. A pre-application package starts from £3,000. Full applications are priced for each site, so contact us for a quote. Specialist surveys are charged at cost plus a management fee.
A site in Devon? Get a fixed price.
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