Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 69059

Buildings: Air Conditioning

Tabled: 18 July 2025
Answered: 28 July 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what restrictions exist on installing air conditioning under the (a) planning regime and (b) building regulations regime in new build dwellings.

Answer

Alex Norris
The Building Regulations are set in performance terms, to provide developers with the flexibility to select the most appropriate solutions for their developments. Part O of the regulations ensures that new residential buildings are built to mitigate the r...
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