August 21, 20251 yr WE have an above ground pool that we heat using a second hand heat pump. WE had an installer come to do a quote who suggested that this would mean we might not get the BUS grant and might have to apply for planning permission if we wanted a house heat pump. Anyone any experience of this? Thanks
August 21, 20251 yr Two separate questions! Planning: Assuming you live in England the rules are here: The relevant one is G2 (a). You will need to apply for planning permission unless you live in a detached house (in which case 2 heat pumps are allowed under PD) BUS: The rules (assuming you live in England or Wales) are here. The requirements defining which properties are eligible are in section 5. Provided your property meets these then I cant see a problem. The heat pump system must meet the rules in Section 8. Hope that helps. Edited August 21, 20251 yr by JamesPa
August 21, 20251 yr Author 7 hours ago, JamesPa said: Two separate questions! Planning: Assuming you live in England the rules are here: The relevant one is G2 (a). You will need to apply for planning permission unless you live in a detached house (in which case 2 heat pumps are allowed under PD) BUS: The rules (assuming you live in England or Wales) are here. The requirements defining which properties are eligible are in section 5. Provided your property meets these then I cant see a problem. The heat pump system must meet the rules in Section 8. Hope that helps. Thanks James Interesting wording. It would appear that if you had previously heated your home with a heat pump but not had a grant, were the heat pump to break, if it were removed and you heated with resistance electric then you would be eligible. Edited August 21, 20251 yr by Michael_S
August 22, 20251 yr 10 hours ago, Michael_S said: Interesting wording. It would appear that if you had previously heated your home with a heat pump but not had a grant, were the heat pump to break, if it were removed and you heated with resistance electric then you would be eligible. I hadn't thought of that (and possibly those drafting the legislation didn't either) but yes I think you are right.
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