Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 14987
Housing: Air Conditioning
Tabled: 1 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026
Question
Paul Holmes
Conservative — Hamble Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether standalone air conditioning units have permitted development rights in dwellings.
Answer
Samantha DixonThere 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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