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UIN 87969

Heat Pumps: Planning Permission

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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4 November 2025

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17 November 2025 · Answer

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17 November 2025

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of planning restrictions on noise levels for heat pumps on installation of those pumps.

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  1. 4 November 2025

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of planning restrictions on noise levels for heat pumps on installation of those pumps.

    Source: Commons

  2. 17 November 2025

    Answer

    Research found that noise complaints from air source heat pumps are rare and heat pumps are perceived as being very quiet (Air source heat pump noise emissions, planning guidance and regulations - GOV.UK). In 2025 the Government amended the Permitted Deve...

    Source: Written answer

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