{"id":313,"date":"2017-04-13T11:36:03","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T10:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advice.quotatis.co.uk\/?post_type=standards&#038;p=313"},"modified":"2017-04-13T11:36:03","modified_gmt":"2017-04-13T10:36:03","slug":"planning-permission-new-oil-boiler","status":"publish","type":"standards","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/regulations\/heating\/planning-permission-new-oil-boiler\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Permission and Your New Oil Boiler"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to install a new oil boiler in your property, you might need to apply for planning permission. Read on to learn more about planning permission and the rules that apply to oil boilers.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Planning Permission?<\/h3>\n<p>Planning permission can be obtained from your local planning authority. You will need to apply for planning permission before going ahead with certain building or installation work.<\/p>\n<p>When your local authority receives your planning permission application, they will check if the work you want to do needs it. If it doesn\u2019t, they will tell you and you can get on with the job. If you do need planning permission, they will decide whether to give it to you based on the appearance, size, use and access of whatever you want to build, install or alter. They will let you know what they decide so you can act accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/advice.quotatis.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/04\/Oil-Boilers-Combi2-300x230.jpg\" alt=\"new oil boiler\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/3\/2017\/04\/Oil-Boilers-Combi2-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/3\/2017\/04\/Oil-Boilers-Combi2.jpg 751w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Do you need planning permission to install a new oil boiler?<\/h3>\n<p>Generally, you don\u2019t need planning permission to install a new oil boiler. However, if it requires an external flue this needs to be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No higher than 1 metre above the highest part of your roof if it\u2019s on the side or rear of your property<\/li>\n<li>Not on the side or principle elevation of your property if is on designated land and fronting a road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re not planning to go by these rules then you need to apply for planning permission.<\/p>\n<p>If your property is a listed building or is on designated land, it\u2019s a good idea to check with your local planning authority before installing your boiler, even if you\u2019re planning to obey the above rules. Designated land includes conservation areas, national parks, World Heritage Sites and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I apply for planning permission?<\/h3>\n<p>You can get advice and apply for planning permission through your local planning authority\u2019s website. If you\u2019re unsure who your local planning authority is, you can use the government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-local-council\">online tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So now you should know a bit more about the planning rules relating to oil boilers and how to apply for planning permission. To learn more about oil boiler regulations, take a look at our information on Building Regulations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re preparing to do work on your home you need to be aware of planning rules. Most people are aware that planning rules apply to things like extensions and loft conversions but they are also relevant to other work like driveways and boilers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":314,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[10],"class_list":["post-313","standards","type-standards","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-heating"],"acf":{"sponsored_post":null,"partner_name":null,"partner_logo":null},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Planning Permission and Your New Oil Boiler - Local Quotes Advice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you&#039;re getting a new oil boiler, you need to be aware of planning rules. 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