8 towns · 4 district councils
Solar panels across Nottinghamshire: areas we cover
We cover the whole county, with local guides for eight towns. Solar costs about the same everywhere in Nottinghamshire, but planning contacts, conservation areas and grant schemes change from one district council to the next. This page compares them side by side.
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0% VAT on solar ends 31 March 2027. That's under six months away, and it's due to go back to 5% after.
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Each guide covers local costs, planning rules, grants and the villages around the town.
Solar panels in Retford
Bassetlaw District Council · DN22
Read the Retford guideSolar panels in Worksop
Bassetlaw District Council · S80, S81
Read the Worksop guideSolar panels in Newark-on-Trent
Newark and Sherwood District Council · NG24, NG23
Read the Newark guideSolar panels in Mansfield
Mansfield District Council · NG18–NG21
Read the Mansfield guideSolar panels in Southwell
Newark and Sherwood District Council · NG25
Read the Southwell guideSolar panels in Ollerton
Newark and Sherwood District Council · NG22
Read the Ollerton guideSolar panels in Sutton-in-Ashfield
Ashfield District Council · NG17
Read the Sutton-in-Ashfield guideSolar panels in Hucknall
Ashfield District Council · NG15
Read the Hucknall guideHow do the areas compare?
Who to ask about planning, where the conservation areas are and how the Warm Homes: Local Grant works in each place.
| Town | Planning council | Postcodes | Conservation areas | Grant route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retford | Bassetlaw District Council | DN22 | Retford (town centre) and Retford South (London Road) | Warm Homes: Local Grant via Bassetlaw DC and Nottingham Energy Partnership |
| Worksop | Bassetlaw District Council | S80, S81 | Worksop (older centre incl. Bridge Street, Potter Street, Park Street) | Warm Homes: Local Grant via Bassetlaw DC and Nottingham Energy Partnership |
| Newark-on-Trent | Newark and Sherwood District Council | NG24, NG23 | Newark (Market Place, Millgate, Northgate, London Road suburbs) | Council funding focused on lower-income private renters |
| Mansfield | Mansfield District Council | NG18–NG21 | Several, incl. The Park, Market Place, West Gate and Crow Hill Drive | Council scheme started with insulation; solar may be added later |
| Southwell | Newark and Sherwood District Council | NG25 | Southwell (historic core around the Minster, Burgage and Westgate) | Via Nottingham Energy Partnership; check whether homeowners can apply |
| Ollerton | Newark and Sherwood District Council | NG22 | Ollerton (old village core) and Boughton | Via Nottingham Energy Partnership; check whether homeowners can apply |
| Sutton-in-Ashfield | Ashfield District Council | NG17 | Church and Market Place | Nottinghamshire County Council with Nottingham Energy Partnership |
| Hucknall | Ashfield District Council | NG15 | Hucknall Town Centre | Nottinghamshire County Council with Nottingham Energy Partnership |
Grant schemes change often and have waiting lists. Call Nottingham Energy Partnership on 0115 947 2207 to check what is open for your address.
What is the same everywhere in Nottinghamshire?
These figures and rules apply whichever town you live in.
Typical cost: about £7,300–£7,500 for a 4kW system on a three-bed home, or roughly £10,000–£14,000 with a battery.
0% VAT on home solar panels and batteries until 31 March 2027, then due to return to 5%.
Planning: most roof panels are permitted development. Listed buildings, and walls facing a road in conservation areas, are the main exceptions.
Smart Export Guarantee: roughly 5–15p for each kWh you send to the grid, if your system is MCS-certified.
Questions about areas
Which council handles solar planning in my part of Nottinghamshire?
Bassetlaw District Council covers Retford and Worksop. Newark and Sherwood District Council covers Newark, Southwell and Ollerton. Mansfield District Council covers Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse and Warsop. Ashfield District Council covers Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Hucknall.
Do solar panel prices differ between Nottinghamshire towns?
Not much. Price depends far more on your roof, system size, scaffolding and the kit you choose than on the town. A typical 4kW system costs about £7,300 to £7,500 across the county.
Is the Warm Homes: Local Grant the same in every district?
No. Each area runs it slightly differently. In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire County Council runs it with Nottingham Energy Partnership for homeowners. Bassetlaw runs its own scheme with Nottingham Energy Partnership, while Newark and Sherwood has focused on lower-income private renters and Mansfield started with insulation.
My town isn't listed. Can I still get quotes?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Nottinghamshire and pass them to MCS-certified installers who cover your postcode.