There is no blanket rule in UK planning that states every solar or wind development project must submit an electromagnetic (EMF) assessment, but that doesn’t mean projects can skip it. [...]

Solar farms can cause reflections throughout the day when sunlight hits the surface of photovoltaic (PV) panels. Depending on the orientation of the panels, the Sun and nearby receptors, these [...]

Aviation glint and glare assessments for solar PV almost always become more complex than initially anticipated, and possibly counterintuitively, they typically get more complicated when assessing smaller general aviation aerodromes, [...]

When undertaking glint and glare assessments, it is often necessary to predict not only whether solar glare is geometrically possible, but also the glare intensity: how intense any instance of [...]

Solar panels are becoming an increasingly popular way for UK homeowners to generate renewable electricity and cut their energy bills. Typically, a formal planning application is not necessary for many [...]

Domestic solar generation has traditionally involved panels installed on rooftops requiring suitable space, professional installation and potential planning considerations.  As of the 27th of August 2026, new permitted development (PD) [...]

A rooftop solar scheme capable of generating a 1.4 megawatt-peak has been installed at New Spitalfields Market in Walthamstow, making it London’s largest operational rooftop solar scheme by generation.  London’s [...]

In March 2025, glare from a nearby solar farm temporarily closed one runway at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, causing significant disruption as incoming flights had to be diverted to alternative runways. [...]

For any project involving solar panels, or any other potentially reflective surfaces such as glass, or metal façades, a glint and glare assessment may be requested by the local planning [...]

Permitted development rights Permitted development rights in the UK allow certain things to be built or changed without the need for a planning application. Essentially, the idea is that certain [...]