Air source heat pumps
It is unlikely that you will require a planning application to install, alter or replace an air source heat pump.
You are unlikely to need planning permission if all the following conditions are met:
- there would be only a single air source heat pump within the curtilage of the dwelling, and
- the air source heat pump would be situated at least 1 metre from the nearest neighbouring residential garden or property, and
- if within a conservation area, the heat pump must not be visible from a road, and
- the heat pump must not be sited within the curtilage of a listed building
Any heat pump installed under this legislation is subject to the following conditions:
- the heat pump must, as far as is reasonably practicable, be sited to minimise its effects on residential amenity, and
- the heat pump must be used only for domestic microgeneration, and
- when no longer needed or capable of domestic microgeneration, it must be removed.
Other important information
It is strongly advised that before you install an air source heat pump that you check with our Environmental Health service, regarding statutory nuisance legislation.
A building warrant may be required, irrespective of whether or not planning permission is needed.
