US EditionPlanning Change Makes Heat Pump Installations Easier for Homes
- The UK government has eliminated the planning rule that previously mandated air source heat pumps be positioned no closer than one metre from a neighboring property's boundary, making it easier to install them across England.
- The restriction was intended to address noise concerns but created delays and obstacles, especially in densely populated areas with terraced homes, where appliances often sit within one metre of boundaries.
- The change, part of the Warm Homes Plan, also relaxes size and number limits on installations to accelerate uptake of heat pumps and reduce reliance on gas boilers, which produce up to 14% of UK emissions.
- Heat pumps typically cost between £7,000 and £14,000 to install, with grants covering up to £7,500, but high upfront costs and home upgrade needs remain significant barriers, especially for renters and those in older homes.
- While planners expect more installations due to eased rules, critics warn the change mainly benefits wealthier homeowners and leaves behind lower-income households facing fuel poverty and costly retrofits.
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Miliband Accused of Pitting “Neighbours Against Neighbours” After Scrapping Heat Pump Rule – The Daily Sceptic
Ed Miliband has scrapped the rule requiring heat pumps to be installed at least one metre from neighbours’ homes, leaving councils braced for a surge in noise complaints. The post Miliband Accused of Pitting “Neighbours Against Neighbours” After Scrapping Heat Pump Rule appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
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Planning Rule Changes Makes It Easier to Install a Heat Pump - Celebrity Angels
New planning rules are expected to simplify air-source heat pump installations for thousands of homes in England, following a change to the law which came into effect on May 29, 2025. Changes to the planning regulations include details about the position, size and number of heat pumps. What’s New? No More 1-Meter Rule: Previously, heat pumps had to be installed at least one metre from your property boundary, which posed challenges for homes wit…
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