Solar & Battery Planning for Richmond Homes
Start with the property you have: its roof, its character and the way you use electricity. Then consider solar, storage and EV charging together.
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Consider the details before the equipment.
When exploring solar for a Richmond property, bring roof photographs, your electricity usage and any information about ownership or planning constraints to the first discussion.
A roof layout, a battery location and an EV cable route all need to work with the building. Establish what needs checking before comparing packages or making assumptions about savings.
Four useful conversations to have.
Roof and property character
Discuss the position and appearance of panels, shading and access. Check whether heritage considerations or ownership permissions affect the options for your address.
Where equipment can go
Ask the surveyor to consider practical, suitable positions for the inverter and battery, with access for maintenance and appropriate cable routes.
How your household uses power
Compare daytime and evening demand before choosing storage. Ask for solar-only and solar-plus-battery options using the same clear tariff assumptions.
Parking and charging
Explain where your car parks and when it is home. Any charging proposal needs a suitable supply, a practical route and the relevant permissions.
Use the guidance for your address.
Richmond Council's solar panels and permitted development guidance explains when permission may be needed and where to seek confirmation. Check the current requirements before committing to a layout.
This guide also offers a starting point for Twickenham, Hampton Wick and Hampton. If your property is closer to Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden or Chessington, explore our Kingston planning guide.
Prepare for a discussion with the survey checklist and battery sizing guide. Solar Surrey provides planning guidance; this page does not represent a Richmond branch office.
A clearer starting point.
Property-specific advice begins with the details of your own home.
No. Richmond Council explains that many installations can be permitted development, including some within conservation areas, subject to conditions. Listed buildings and other property circumstances require particular care. Check the current council guidance for your proposal before proceeding.
Establish who owns or controls the roof, any leasehold permissions and whether the building has heritage or planning restrictions. Ask for the proposed panel layout, cable routes and equipment positions before agreeing a specification.
No. Compare usable capacity with the energy you need later, the surplus solar available and your tariff. Include the cost and losses in the comparison. A larger capacity should have a clear purpose in the household plan.
Include the actual parking and charging routine in the review. Do not assume that the car will be available to use daytime generation. Compare charging options and assess supply capacity and a suitable cable route.
Yes, these nearby areas can use this guide as a starting point. Confirm the planning authority, roof details and electrical requirements for your own address. Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden and Chessington also have a starting point in our Kingston guide.
A considered plan for your Richmond home.
Tell us about your home, your electricity use and what you want to change. Start with a Technical Solar Review.
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