Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 14976

Heat Pumps

Tabled: 1 July 2026

Answered: 10 July 2026

Question

Paul Holmes

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what dwellinghouse (i) building standards and (ii) building regulations cover (a) standalone air conditioning units and (b) air to air heat pumps, and what noise limits apply to

Answer

Samantha Dixon

There are no permitted development rights for standalone air conditioning units. However, in certain circumstances, planning permission is not required where it would not materially affect the external appearance of the building. Part P of the Building Re...

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