Swindon Borough Council • S/PSOLP/26/0234
Solar panels proposed on Aldi foodstore roof at Blackworth Industrial Estate
Unit 35 Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA
Solar panels proposed for Aldi store roof on industrial estate
- Status
- under_review
- Type
- prior_approval
- Received
- 2026-02-20
- Consultation ends
- 2026-03-19
ImpactAutomated estimate
Summary
This application asks for approval to fit solar panels on the roof of an existing Aldi food store. The panels would generate electricity from sunlight and sit on top of the building rather than on the ground. The store is on Blackworth Industrial Estate in Highworth, surrounded mainly by other businesses and workshops. Only one property frontage has a direct view of the site, with most nearby buildings blocking the view from other directions. This type of application — called a prior approval — is a simpler process where the council checks a limited set of things rather than the full range of planning issues.
What you can do
You can comment on this application on Swindon Borough Council's planning website using reference S/PSOLP/26/0234. For a prior approval application, the council can only consider a limited set of issues such as the appearance of the panels and the method of installation. Comments must be submitted before the council makes its decision.