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.

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