Heat pumps
Planning Permission: Ground source or water source heat pump
The installation of a ground source heat pump or a water source heat pump on domestic premises is usually considered to be permitted development, not needing an application for planning permission.
If you live in a listed building or a conservation area you should contact your council to check on local requirements.
If you are installing a new ground source heat pump after 1 October 2023 you may need to get a permit from the Environment Agency. Full details around permits and exemptions from requiring permits are available on the government website1.
Find your local planning authority (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/find-your-local-planning-authority)
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Find a professional (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-applications/find-a-trade-professional)
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RTPI Directory of Planning ConsultantsFind your building control authority (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/applications/building-control-applications/building-control/find-your-LABC)
Find your building control authorityUseful links
Make an application (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/app/applications)
Make an applicationSpeak to an expert (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/planning-guidance-service)
Speak to an expertStudio Charrette consultancy calculator (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/home-improvement/planning-consultancy-calculator)
Studio Charrette consultancy calculatorSell your site with Land Match (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/commercial-developments/sell-your-site)
Sell your site with Land Match- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/closed-loop-ground-source-heating-and-cooling-systems-when-you-need-a-permit