Review of air source heat pump noise emissions, permitted development guidance and regulations. Final report

Research Paper 2023/046

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 2024
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Abstract

Comprises an independent review of air source heat pump (ASHP) noise emissions, and also looks at whether the current permitted development guidance and regulations are fit for purpose.

History

Last updated: 8 January 2024 - republished to correct an error in the original version. The final figure in the first paragraph on p.15 covering PDR requirement and sound power levels has been corrected. First published: 30 November 2023.

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  • Planning and development
  • Planning control
  • Planning control, England
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Climate change
  • Power supply/energy
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Building services
  • Renewable energy
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Energy efficiency/Energy Management

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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is a government ministerial department whose responsibilities cover security of energy supply, energy markets, energy efficiency and net zero. Previously known as the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

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