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About this event:
In response to concerns that current permitted development rights are a barrier to the installation of air source heat pumps, the UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Welsh Government both commissioned independent reviews of Air Source Heat Pump noise emissions and planning regulations. The DESNZ review, published in November 2023, recommended changes to permitted development rights in England and to MCS 020.
The MCS is consulting on MCS 020 and the proposed changes include: improving the definition of a solid barrier, background noise level assumptions and updated guidance on location. Proposals are designed to make installing a heat pump easier and more accessible. The MCS consultation questions may be found here:
https://mcscertified.com/consultation-mcs-020-planning-standard-for-permitted-development-installations-of-air-source-heat-pumps/
The IOA is proposing to provide a response and is inviting members to contribute to this through two workshops, both of which will be held on Zoom.
To sign-up to a workshop, please use the following form:
https://forms.office.com/e/FzPmgeak2j