Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps: Noise
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance her Department has given to local authorities on BS4142 entitled noise assessments in relation to the installation of (a) standalone air conditioning units and (b) air to air heat pumps in dwellings; and whether councils can set their own noise requirements and limitations.
- Answer
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The requirements for noise assessments and/or the setting of noise limits are for local planning authorities to decide as part of their planning responsibilities, unless installations fall within the specifications of permitted development rights, where defined standards apply.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 20129
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Pollution control Noise Standards Air conditioning Heat pumps
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- 2026-09-14 18:53:49 +0100
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