PlotbeaconDevon County Council • 26/0375/PDPV
165 solar panels proposed on hospital nursery roof
First Steps Nursery Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital Barrack Road Exeter
Rooftop solar panels could change views within the hospital grounds
- Status
- Under review
- Type
- prior_approval
- Received
- 16 Mar 2026
ImpactAutomated estimate
Summary
The proposal is to fit 165 solar panels across both slopes of the First Steps Nursery roof. The nursery stands within the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital grounds. Other hospital buildings are directly adjacent. Eleven property fronts within a couple of minutes' walk have a clear view towards the site, while 345 are screened by buildings. The panels could change the roof's appearance. They could also produce renewable electricity for a public service building.
What you can do
You can comment through Exeter City Council and quote reference 26/0375/PDPV. Explain any concerns about appearance, glare, noise, or safe hospital access. The council cannot consider effects on property prices.