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  • pred02
    pred02 Posts: 220 Forumite
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    ic said:
    If you search around, you'll find lots of aircon websites that tell you that you can install a single AC unit under permitted development.  Reality is they're quoting the permitted development rules that cover the installation of a heat pump, used for only for heating.  An AC unit that also doubles up for heating as well as cooling is excluded from permitted development, and needs planning.  Most people look to get away with it, but if a neighbour complains to the council (anonymously!) you may have to jump through hoops with the council, and could end up having to remove the system.
    So what's the right way to do it? Talk to the council (Lambeth) and ask if I need permission? 
  • ic
    ic Posts: 3,431 Forumite
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    You can try.  I asked my council, and they replied with a list of fees for their services for formally asking questions, applying for planning or for retrospective planning!  I bought a portable unit in the meantime - where I'd planned to install was high up on the side of the house and very visible to several neighbours, and I didn't want to take the risk.  A colleague at work installed a system that was hidden away at ground level in their back garden - something I didn't have the option to do.  I'm now moving house, and will probably include A/C in wider plans for extending and refurbing the whole house - even if I don't install it straight away.
  • pred02
    pred02 Posts: 220 Forumite
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    edited 12 August 2020 at 9:32AM
    I had the AC installer come in. He said that hanging the unit in front of the house the council will not allow, but if I agree with my neighbour downstairs I can attached an external unit below the window. He would install a large internal unit 24000 BTU that should be able to cool the apartment. 

    Would there be any issues with it is below the window in the second picture. I don't want any issues with permissions when I go to sell the apartment.

    Thanks 
  • pred02
    pred02 Posts: 220 Forumite
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    edited 12 August 2020 at 5:01PM
    Ok so I emailed Lambeth and they basically told me that they do not offer free advice, if I want advise I need to pay £200 and submit a form wait 5 days or visit the planning portal.

    I did find this which states that I can install an air pump which I think effectively is an inverter system (what I would install). The challenge is that the planning permission says it needs to be used for heating purposes only.
    https://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/the-hub/permitted-developmen
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    ttps://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/27/heat_pumps/2
    I am talking to the other freeholder to see what he says. The other units are <50db so they are not that noisy.
    I am not sure why in the UK there is no clear solutions or provisions for air conditioning, this British summer is moderate is rubbish,  I have been have 10 years and every summer is getting hotter and hotter.
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