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Why solar makes sense here

Farnborough has some of the newest housing in Hampshire.

Farnborough and the wider Blackwater Valley have seen massive redevelopment over the last 15 years — Farnborough Park, Voyager Place, Southwood Village, plus newer estates through Cove, Church Crookham and Fleet. That means clean roofs, clean wiring, and homes often already thinking about EVs and heat pumps.

New-build stock dominates the valley. Farnborough Park, Southwood, Cove, Church Crookham, Wellesley — developments laid out over the last 15–20 years with south- or west-facing pitches that suit solar out of the box.
Commuter households benefit most. A lot of Farnborough and Fleet is empty during the day and busy in the evening. Solar plus a battery works particularly well when energy usage peaks after generation ends.
Fleet and Church Crookham go bigger. Larger detached properties in Fleet, Church Crookham and Crookham Village often justify 6–8 kW systems with battery and EV charger from the start.
SSEN handles the grid paperwork. Southern Electric (SSEN) covers the whole Blackwater Valley for grid work. Any decent installer sorts the G98 or G99 application with them without you having to think about it.

Worth knowing

A few Farnborough-specific things to check

Most Farnborough homes are straightforward for solar. But a few property types have extra hoops worth flagging up front so a good installer can plan around them.

New-build covenants

Farnborough has seen enormous new-build over the last 15 years — Farnborough Park, Voyager Place, Southwood Village, Marrowbrook Lane, plus newer estates in Cove and Church Crookham. Many have covenants from the developer or management company about external changes. Solar is usually approved but often needs written permission.

Ex-military housing (Aldershot)

Aldershot has thousands of ex-MOD houses now in private ownership — through Right to Buy, Wellesley development or other MOD releases. If you own it outright, solar is a straightforward install. Older MOD-built properties sometimes have unusual roof structures worth a proper survey. Serving forces accommodation (SFA) needs MOD permission and is usually a non-starter.

Conservation pockets

Farnborough Park (Wellington Road area), parts of Bury Road, older parts of Aldershot and Cove sit in conservation areas. Rear-slope panels are normally fine as permitted development, but any front-facing installation typically needs planning consent. Rushmoor Borough Council can confirm in a quick call.

Larger arrays & G99

Fleet and Church Crookham households often want 6–10 kW arrays to run EV charging and heat pumps alongside the house. Once you get past 3.68 kW single-phase (roughly 8 kW three-phase), SSEN wants pre-approval under G99 rather than the simpler G98 notification. Any decent installer files it for you — just budget a few extra weeks on the timeline.

Coverage

Areas we cover around Farnborough

Full coverage across GU14 (Farnborough), GU11/GU12 (Aldershot), GU46 (Yateley) and GU51/GU52 (Fleet). If you’re just outside those postcodes, fill in the form anyway — we can usually help.

GU14

Farnborough

Farnborough town centre, Farnborough Park, Cove, Southwood, North Camp, Farnborough Green, Empress, Prospect — a mix of Edwardian villas, post-war estates and recent new-build.

GU11

Aldershot

Aldershot town centre, Wellesley, Aldershot Park, Boxalls Lane, Manor Park — a mix of Victorian terraces, ex-MOD housing and the Wellesley regeneration site.

GU12

Aldershot east & Ash

South Aldershot, Ash, Ash Vale, Weybourne, Tongham — post-war estates, newer developments, plus more rural properties around Ash and Tongham.

GU46

Yateley

Yateley, Darby Green, Frogmore, Sandhurst edge — family-friendly commuter town with mostly 1970s–90s estates and some newer developments.

GU51

Fleet north

North Fleet, Elvetham Heath, Ancells Farm, Zebon Copse — affluent commuter estates with larger detached and semi properties.

GU52

Fleet south & Church Crookham

Central Fleet, Church Crookham, Crookham Village, Ewshot — a mix of older Fleet housing, newer developments and rural properties on the edge of Church Crookham.

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Farnborough solar · FAQ

Things Farnborough homeowners often ask

Do I need planning permission for solar panels in Farnborough?

For most Farnborough homes, no. Solar panels on a house are usually permitted development. The main exceptions are properties in conservation areas (Farnborough Park, parts of Bury Road, older parts of Aldershot and Cove), listed buildings, and panels sitting forward of the principal elevation. Rushmoor Borough Council can confirm if you’re unsure — and any good installer will flag it before quoting.

What if my home is on a new-build estate with restrictive covenants?

Worth checking your deeds. Farnborough has seen huge amounts of new-build over the last 15 years — Farnborough Park, Voyager Place, Southwood Village, Marrowbrook Lane, plus newer estates around Cove and Church Crookham. Many have covenants from the developer or management company about external changes. Solar is usually approved but you may need written permission from the management company or freeholder before install.

What about ex-military housing in Aldershot?

Depends on the ownership. If it’s been sold off to a private owner (Right to Buy, MOD releases, Wellesley development), you’re a normal freeholder and solar is a straightforward install — though older MOD-built properties sometimes have unusual roof structures that need a proper survey. If it’s still MOD or SFA (Service Family Accommodation), you can’t install without MOD permission, which is usually a non-starter. Check your paperwork if unsure.

How big a solar system does a typical Farnborough or Fleet home need?

Most three- or four-bed homes in Farnborough, Cove, Southwood or Yateley end up with a 4–6 kW system — usually 10 to 15 panels. Larger detached properties in Fleet, Church Crookham, Crookham Village or Farnborough Park often go 6–8 kW, especially with an EV or heat pump on the way. Right size depends on your roof, your usage and whether you want a battery. Your quotes will spell that out.

Which postcodes around Farnborough do you cover?

We cover GU14 (Farnborough), GU11 and GU12 (Aldershot and Ash), GU46 (Yateley), and GU51 and GU52 (Fleet and Church Crookham) in full. We also cover parts of GU17 (Blackwater edge), GU13 (Hartley Wintney), and neighbouring areas. If you’re on the edge and not sure, fill in the form and we’ll come back to you.

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Yes — free for homeowners. The installers we match you with cover the cost of being introduced to a genuine enquiry. You don’t pay anything, ever.

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