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Air Source Heat Pump Planning Applications

8,149 Air Source Heat Pump applications on record across the UK

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Sample Air Source Heat Pump applications

  • TamesideInstallation of an air source heat pump to the rear of the property
  • WestminsterLimited demolition, refurbishment of third floor (retained in ancillary Class F1 use) and installation of new service plant including air intake & extract within 2No new dormer structures to rear roof; external & internal service runs; and ground level Air Source Heat Pump within existing outbuilding.
  • Stockton-on-TeesErection of part two storey, part single storey extension to front and side to include air source heat pump and single storey extension to the rear.

Since 2022, most domestic air source heat pumps are permitted development and do not need planning permission. The 6,990 heat pump applications in our database are the ones that do require council approval, primarily in conservation areas, on listed buildings, and where units exceed permitted development noise or siting criteria.

MCS, registered installers use these applications to find committed projects where specialist experience with heritage constraints is a genuine differentiator.

What counts as a Air Source Heat Pump application

An air source heat pump planning application is required when:

  • The property is a listed building
  • The property is in a conservation area and the unit would be visible from a highway
  • The unit would be sited within 1 metre of a property boundary
  • Noise output exceeds 42 decibels at one metre
  • The installation is on a flat roof

Standard domestic ASHP installations meeting MCS permitted development criteria do not need planning permission and will not appear in our database.

Who tracks Air Source Heat Pump applications

MCS, certified heat pump installers track these applications to find homeowners who are already seeking council approval, a clear signal of genuine buying intent. Heritage property specialists use the data to identify listed building and conservation area projects where their credentials provide a competitive advantage.

Plumbers and heating engineers working with renewable technologies also monitor applications for commercial and multi, unit schemes requiring full planning permission and DNO coordination.

How Planning Signal helps with Air Source Heat Pump applications

Set a keyword alert for "air source heat pump" or "ashp" and Planning Signal emails you each time a matching application is published across the UK. Each alert includes:

  • Site address and planning reference
  • Applicant name and contact details
  • Works description and council timeline
  • Direct link to the full application

Filter by local authority or region to stay focused on your installation area. Download results as a CSV for outreach to multiple prospects at once.

Frequently asked questions

Do air source heat pumps need planning permission?
Most domestic air source heat pumps installed in England, Scotland or Wales do not need planning permission. They became permitted development in April 2022. Planning permission is needed if the property is a listed building, if the unit is visible from a highway in a conservation area, if noise output exceeds 42 decibels at one metre, or if the unit is within 1 metre of a property boundary.
Do air source heat pumps on listed buildings need planning permission?
Yes. Installations on listed buildings are excluded from permitted development rights and require both planning permission and listed building consent. The application must demonstrate that the installation will not harm the historic character of the building.
How can an MCS installer find heat pump planning leads?
Planning Signal lets heat pump installers set keyword alerts for air source heat pump or ashp. When a matching planning application is submitted to any UK council, you receive an alert with the site address and applicant details, giving you early access to the project before the homeowner has appointed an installer.
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and does it affect planning permission?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers grants of up to 7,500 pounds towards air source heat pump installation. The grant is entirely separate from the planning system. Properties that need planning permission can still apply for a BUS grant. Many homeowners submitting heat pump planning applications are BUS-eligible, making them high-value prospects for MCS-registered installers.

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