questionText: 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 each.
answerText: 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...
heading: Heat Pumps