Planning to Install an Air Conditioning Condenser Unit or Air Source Heat Pump? Get aNoise Assessment to Achieve the Local Planning Requirements
- nerds agency
- May 19
- 2 min read
if you're planning to install an air conditioning unit or an air source heat pump, you're
likely aware that most planning authorities in the UK require a noise assessment or noise
survey as part of your planning application. This is especially true in London, where every
London Borough has strict environmental noise standards.
At Zona Acoustics, we specialise in delivering fast, reliable, and fully compliant noise
surveys for air conditioning (AC) and air source heat pump (ASHP) installations across
London and the rest of the UK.
Why a Noise Assessment is Essential
Modern air source heat pumps and air conditioning systems are efficient and sustainable,
but they can generate noise levels that need to be carefully assessed. Most local councils
require a BS 4142 noise assessment to evaluate whether the noise emissions from your
proposed installation could affect the surrounding environment, especially in residential
areas.
BS 4142:2014+A1:2019 is the British Standard used by planning authorities to assess the
impact of sound from mechanical services on nearby properties. Failing to submit a proper
noise assessment can lead to planning delays or outright rejection.
We Work with All London Planning Authorities
With extensive experience across all 32 London Boroughs and the City of London, we
understand the unique requirements of each council’s planning department.
We’ve successfully completed noise surveys and secured planning approval in:
• Barking and Dagenham
• Barnet
• Bexley
• Brent
• Bromley
• Camden
• City of London
• Croydon
• Ealing
• Enfield
• Greenwich
• Hackney
• Hammersmith and Fulham
• Haringey
• Harrow
• Havering• Hillingdon
• Hounslow
• Islington
• Kensington and Chelsea
• Kingston upon Thames
• Lambeth
• Lewisham
• Merton
• Newham
• Redbridge
• Richmond upon Thames
• Southwark
• Sutton
• Tower Hamlets
• Waltham Forest
• Wandsworth
• Westminster
Each borough has its own policies and interpretation of BS 4142, and our team is equipped to
tailor assessments to meet specific local authority expectations.
Our Services Include:
• On-site noise surveys using Class 1 sound level meters
• Full BS 4142 noise assessments for planning applications
• Daytime and nighttime background noise monitoring
• Expert recommendations to reduce sound impact
• Liaison with planning officers, if needed
• Fast turnaround – typically within 3–5 working days
Serving the Entire UK
Although we’re London specialists, our services are available nationwide. Whether you're in
Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, or any other UK location, we offer the same
professional service and in-depth expertise in environmental acoustics.
Need a noise survey or BS 4142 noise assessment for your air conditioning or air source
heat pump installation?
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