Air Conditioning Planning Permission – How Cool You UK Can Help You ‘Chill Out’ About It!

Not many London apartment owners realise you may need planning permission for air conditioning.

Are you considering installing an air conditioning system in your London-based apartment? Have you been told that your chosen model would not comply with your building’s rules and regulations? It may seem like a hopeless situation.

Lucky for you, our Managing Director, Savva, explains why Cool You’s internal air conditioning does not need planning permission in our latest video.

How Cool You can help

At Cool You, we specialise in internal air conditioning solutions. We understand how frustrating it can be to navigate restrictions and planning permissions. Especially when improving your living environment with a sought-after air conditioning system.

We are the market leader in fully internal water-cooled air conditioning systems. Our solutions are effective and energy-efficient, making them cost-effective for your cooling needs. We pay close attention to detail during our installations and product designs. This ensures you receive the best cooling experience possible.

What planning permission is needed?

You may need planning permission from your landlord, building manager, or the council for air conditioning installation.  

Our engineers and designers have dealt with these issues numerous times, and our fully internal systems do not damage buildings or disturb neighbours.

Discreet is our middle name.

Our internal Cool You systems have no external box, and we design installations to be as unobtrusive as possible. This generally means that they do not require planning permission. Our discreet systems can feature a sleek white wall-mounted unit. You can also have a linear grill-style system that seamlessly blends with your apartment’s décor.

This means our systems will not disturb your neighbours. Additionally, our retrofitted installations ensure that we can complete the work in your apartment in just one day, minimising disruption to both you and your neighbours.

We guarantee that our systems are discreet and barely noticeable, allowing clients to bypass planning permission struggles while ensuring their internal system does not interfere with their living situation.

‘Chill out’ when it comes to air conditioning planning permission.

At Cool You UK, we specialise in internal, water-cooled air conditioning systems designed specifically for London apartments.  

We ensure that our systems comply with the regulations applicable to many buildings, from planning and site surveys to final installation.

So, it’s time to ‘chill out’ about planning permission! Let us handle the complexities while you relax, knowing that your air conditioning needs are in expert hands.

Cool You core client.

Our core client at Cool You is a London apartment resident or owner. We specialise in London apartments because they become very hot no matter the season.

Due to windows that don’t open, concerns about noise or pollution, and increasing insulation demands, these apartments can become stuffy and overheated. However, many strict regulations apply to most London apartments. This often leads to a planning permission nightmare, especially since many air conditioning models do not comply with these rules.

Common misconceptions

A common misconception is that owning your apartment means you can modify it however you wish. While you may own the interior space, you typically do not own the external parts of the building, which includes the terrace. Many air conditioning systems require external condensers, making it quite challenging to obtain planning permission due to their impact on the building’s structure.

How does it look, and how does it sound?

There are regulations regarding the noise an air conditioning system might produce if installed externally, as this could disrupt neighbours. Additionally, restrictions exist to maintain the appearance of the building’s exterior; unsightly installations are often not permitted.

Air Conditioning Planning Permission – Listed buildings

Similar restrictions are in place for listed buildings, which many London apartments have. No penetrations to the outside of the building are allowed, which means our fully internal air conditioning systems do not alter their character—a balance we believe should be preserved.

This allows clients living in listed buildings to enjoy their charm and character while benefiting from modern amenities.

Don’t stress about your air conditioning.

While obtaining planning permission may feel daunting, our systems comply with all rules and regulations since they are 100% internally fitted.

Our water-cooled internal condensers are installed inside your apartment. We ensure they are so discreet that you won’t even notice they’re there; instead, you will enjoy a cool, regulated atmosphere. In most cases they do not need planning permission.

At Cool You, we really know our stuff.

Our team is the market leader in fully internal water-cooled air conditioning. At Cool You, we possess extensive knowledge and experience in these systems. You can trust us to guide you through the process effectively as we seamlessly navigate the requirements for planning permission.

Our systems fit right in with your apartment.

We follow the rules and ensure that your system matches the look and feel of your apartment décor. You can rest assured that your air conditioning system will be seamlessly integrated into your living space. We follow the rules and ensure that your system matches the look and feel of your apartment décor.

Our clients have the option of a sleek, white, wall-mounted system that is fitted high up on the wall and out of the way.

Alternatively, we provide a linear grill-style system, which is available in a range of finishes and is also discreet and out of sight.

What questions should you be asking?

As with anything of this nature, our prospective clients will have to inquire with the building manager or leaseholder when making plans for air conditioning installation of any nature.

However, as we are extremely familiar with the process, having gone through it repeatedly, we will be able to guide you as to what we feel you should be inquiring about in particular.

Get in touch!

Hopefully, we have shed some light on any doubts you may have had about having an air conditioning system installed.

If you have any further questions, or you would like to know more about how planning permission can affect your air conditioning installation decisions, our experts here at Cool You UK are highly skilled and knowledgeable in the field and will certainly be able to help you.

Give us a call or fill out our form, and we will gladly advise you on anything you’re unsure about!