planning permission for heat pump refused

mikeh1978

Reed_Richards said:

Surely Octopus were pushing their luck by suggesting you site the heat pump so close to your neighbours?  They need to respond with an alternative placement idea.

On this particular point, both during the site visit and the emails I've had with Octopus in the last few days, they've confirmed that it can't really go anywhere else. 

So it's there, or nowhere, essentially. 

MP1995

Maybe get another free quote from a local company and see where they could position it and present this to octopus if they can site it elsewhere.

michaels

mikeh1978 said:

Reed_Richards said:

Surely Octopus were pushing their luck by suggesting you site the heat pump so close to your neighbours?  They need to respond with an alternative placement idea.

On this particular point, both during the site visit and the emails I've had with Octopus in the last few days, they've confirmed that it can't really go anywhere else. 

So it's there, or nowhere, essentially. 

Is the Octopus 62db the loudest HP currently available?

matt_drummer

Daikin quote some of the highest noise levels, there may be some noisier but not many.

It is important to remember that the noise is what is quoted in the brochure, how true it is I don't know.

Both of my Daikin heat pumps have been very quiet, even heating DHW in freezing conditions.

My current 8kW Daikin is practically silent when running.

The whole planning system around heat pumps is a bit messed up.

It's not based on reality and there is a conflict between local and national government.

FreeBear

mikeh1978 said: The council rejection says "The proposed development fails to meet the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) criteria of 42dB and as such is likely to cause levels of noise that could adversely affect the neighbouring amenities."

Changes to Permitted Development rights are currently up for consultation. Included in the proposals is an adjustment to the MCS noise level assumptions - This might have an impact on any PP application or subsequent appeal.

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/changes-to-various-permitted-development-rights-consultation/changes-to-various-permitted-development-rights-consultation#changes-to-the-permitted-development-right-for-air-source-heat-pumps-within-the-curtilage-of-domestic-buildings

https://mcscertified.com/consultation-mcs-020-planning-standard-for-permitted-development-installations-of-air-source-heat-pumps/