Do I need planning permission for an air source heat pump?
Usually not, but permission is needed if:
- It doesn’t meet MCS standards
- It’s within 1m of a boundary
- It’s too large (over 0.6m³)
- It’s on a roof or near a highway
- The property is listed or in a conservation area fronting a highway
The pump must be for heating only, sited sensitively, and removed when no longer needed.
