Planning permission

As the ground loop would not be visible, no planning permission is normally required. However, the householder should check about any services that may be located in the possible site for the ground loop (e.g. electricity cables, gas/water pipes). The heat pump installation would also, of course, need to meet relevant building regulations requirements.

Further advice

Local utility advice line
See links below

Links to web sites

The DTI's low carbon buildings programme website gives details of available grants, a list of accredited installers for your area, and brief descriptions of renewable energy sources.
http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/

The Energy Savings Trust website gives information on sustainable use of energy. Use the 'my home' link for details of, amongst others, local energy advice centres and insulating your home.
http://www.est.org.uk/

Use the ‘householders’ link on the National Energy Foundation website to find advice on energy saving, green energy and carbon emissions.
http://www.nef.org.uk/

Use the 'householders' link on the National Energy Foundation website to find advice on energy saving, green energy and carbon emissions.
http://www.nef.org.uk/gshp/

EarthEnergy™ Limited, part of the Geoscience Group, specialises in Ground Source Heat Pump systems suitable for both domestic and commercial installations, from 3kW to multiple megawatts.
http://www.earthenergy.co.uk

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) is the UK's leading authority on the use and benefits of heat pump technology and includes many of the country's leading manufacturers of heat pumps, components and associated equipment.
http://www.feta.co.uk/hpa