MCS 020 - MCS Planning Standards - For permitted development installations of wind turbines and air source heat pumps on domestic premises

The document has been designed to allow installation companies to establish clearly whether an installation will comply with the MCS Planning Standard and includes a calculation procedure designed to confirm whether the permitted development noise limit of 42 dB LAeq, 5 mins would be met. The Standard, and the notes and calculations carried out by installation companies, will also be used by local planning authorities and the MCS to verify compliance.

Compliance with the MCS Planning Standard on its own does not bestow permitted development rights - there are a number of other conditions and limitations which must be complied with for an installation to be permitted development. The full requirements for installations in England can be found at www.planningportal.gov.uk. Requirements in other countries may differ. Installation companies are advised to contact the local planning authority with any queries.

Please click on the web link near the bottom of this web page to see the full document (PDF - 666kB).