# Solar Panels Deal: Article 4, Costs & Quotes # Solar panels in Deal: Middle Street, Nelson Street and the town’s other Article 4 areas *Last reviewed: 26 October 2026. Figures are estimates unless stated; method and sources are given beside each one.* Dover District Council records four Article 4 directions in and around Deal: Middle Street, Nelson Street, Victoria Road and Wellington Road, and neighbouring Kingsdown. In those areas, alterations to the roof of a house can need planning permission. Outside them, Deal behaves like most coastal towns: a good solar resource and plenty of ordinary roofs that are permitted development. **Check your own Deal roof in minutes.** RoboMo™ maps the roof from a dropped pin and saves a free project you can share with installers. [Start my RoboMo™ project](https://kilowatts.uk/services/residential/renewable-energy/residential-solar-panel-installation/compare/) [Get comparable quotes](https://kilowatts.uk/services/#get-quote-now) ## Is your Deal home in an Article 4 area? AreaArticle 4 status (Dover District Council)Middle Street, DealArticle 4(2) direction confirmed 1 March 2000 ([direction](https://www.dover.gov.uk/asset-library/Middle-Street-Conservation-Area-Deal.pdf))Nelson StreetArticle 4 confirmed 13 December 2017Victoria Road and Wellington RoadListed by the council as having an Article 4 direction ([FOI response](https://www.dover.gov.uk/Corporate-Information/Freedom-of-Information/Freedom-of-information-Disclosure-Log/Responses/FI17236.aspx))KingsdownArticle 4 confirmed 5 September 2016Deal South Barracks, Upper Deal, Great MongehamConservation areas with appraisals; not on the council's Article 4 list*Sources: [Dover DC conservation areas](https://www.dover.gov.uk/planning/heritage/conservation-areas); [FOI FI17236](https://www.dover.gov.uk/Corporate-Information/Freedom-of-Information/Freedom-of-information-Disclosure-Log/Responses/FI17236.aspx).* The council says its directions apply to parts of a home facing a **road, waterway or public open space**, and can include alterations to the roof. On the seafront, that usually means the slope facing the beach. In the narrow streets behind, it means the slope facing the street. The slope facing a back garden may still be permitted development; confirm it with the council before you commit. National rules still apply everywhere ([GPDO Part 14, Class A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/596/schedule/2/part/14/crossheading/class-a-installation-or-alteration-etc-of-solar-equipment-on-domestic-premises), as amended 27 August 2026): - listed homes are excluded from permitted development (check the [National Heritage List](https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/)); - panels on highway-facing walls, balconies or roof enclosures in a conservation area need consent; - all roof panels must stay within 0.2 m of the slope and below the ridge. ## Deal's solar yield: the sea-facing slope versus the land side Deal's seafront faces roughly east. PVGIS for 51.223, 1.401, 35° pitch: SouthSouth-westSouth-eastWestEast1,0811,0241,003858831*kWh per kWp per year, [PVGIS](https://re.jrc.ec.europa.eu/pvg_tools/en/).* On an east–west seafront house, the west slope (858) slightly outyields the east (831). The east-facing, sea-side slope is also the one most likely to be controlled. **Labelled estimate:** 3 kWp on the west slope ≈ 2,570 kWh a year; the same on a south-facing slope ≈ 3,240 kWh. July is the peak month (about 134 kWh per kWp); December gives about 35. *Method: [PVGIS](https://re.jrc.ec.europa.eu/pvg_tools/en/) 5.3 (SARAH3 satellite irradiance), 1 kWp roof-mounted crystalline panels, 35° tilt, 14% losses, terrain horizon included. Long-term averages for one map point, not a site survey; local shading from buildings and trees is not modelled.* ## Cost estimates SystemTypical Deal situationEstimated cost (no battery)3 kWpRear slope of a conservation-area terrace≈ £5,6004 kWpWalmer or Upper Deal semi≈ £7,4005 kWpLarger detached home≈ £8,600*Estimate basis: kWp × DESNZ's 2025/26 South East mean installed price ([Solar PV cost data](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/solar-pv-cost-data)): £1,858.90/kW up to 4 kW, £1,721.49/kW for 4–10 kW. These averages come from MCS-registered installations, include VAT where it applied and leave out batteries. Real quotes move with access, scaffolding and kit.* If you are in an Article 4 area, budget for the planning fee and drawings as well. Batteries are extra: about £1,500–£10,000 depending on size ([Energy Saving Trust](https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/battery-storage/)). ## If the roof is off-limits A battery on its own, charged on a cheap overnight tariff, involves no roof work. It qualifies for 0% VAT until 31 March 2027 when an installer supplies and fits it ([HMRC 708/6](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-energy-saving-materials-and-heating-equipment-notice-7086)). Read [how much a home battery costs](https://kilowatts.uk/resources/how-much-does-a-home-battery-cost-in-the-uk/) or try the [battery calculator](https://kilowatts.uk/batteries/). ## Finding an installer for Deal Browse installers in the [Kilowatts UK installer directory](https://kilowatts.uk/electrical-companies/), then use [compare quotes](https://kilowatts.uk/services/#get-quote-now) to request prices for your own roof. Before you sign anything, check any installer’s certification on the [MCS register](https://mcscertified.com/consumers/consumer-grants-incentives/smart-export-guarantee/). Nearby: [Sandwich](https://kilowatts.uk/services/residential/renewable-energy/residential-solar-panel-installation/kent/sandwich/) · [Dover](https://kilowatts.uk/services/residential/renewable-energy/residential-solar-panel-installation/kent/dover/) · [Coastal solar and salt air in Kent](https://kilowatts.uk/resources/coastal-solar-and-salt-air-in-kent/) **Want numbers for your address, not just Deal averages?** Create a free RoboMo™ project: no obligation, and you can request quotes from it. 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Dover District Council records Article 4 directions for the Middle Street, Nelson Street, and Victoria Road and Wellington Road conservation areas, plus Kingsdown nearby. Check the council's conservation area page and maps for your address. ### Can I put solar panels on a house in Middle Street, Deal? Possibly, but you are likely to need planning permission for any slope covered by the 2000 Article 4(2) direction, and listed building consent if the house is listed. Rear, hidden slopes have the best chance. ### Is an east-facing seafront roof in Deal worth it? It yields about 831 kWh per kWp a year according to PVGIS, about 23% less than south (1,081). It is still viable, but the west slope (858) is slightly better and often less sensitive in planning terms. ### How much does a solar system cost in Deal? By our estimates from DESNZ 2025/26 South East averages: about £5,600 for 3 kWp, £7,400 for 4 kWp and £8,600 for 5 kWp, before batteries. ### Do Walmer homes need planning permission for solar? Most unlisted homes outside Article 4 areas do not, if the panels meet the permitted development limits. The Victoria Road and Wellington Road conservation area has an Article 4 direction, so check first if you live there. ### What if I can't get consent for panels in Deal? Consider a standalone battery on a time-of-use tariff. It needs no roof work and qualifies for 0% VAT when an installer supplies and fits it.