Flues associated with biomass heating systems and Combined Heat
and Power (CHP) systems
As of the 1 December 2011 the installation, alteration or
replacement of a flue forming part of a biomass heating system
and/or a CHP system on a dwellinghouse or block of flats does
not need planning permission as long as:
• The height of the flue would
not exceed the highest part of the roof by one metre or more
• It is not located on a wall or
roof slope which fronts a highway if situated in a Conservation Area
Definitions
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Block of flats means any building which
consists wholly of flats
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Detached dwellinghouse or detached
building means a dwellinghouse or building, as the
case may be, which does not share a party wall with a neighbouring
building
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Roof - the regulations do not explicitly
define “roof” here but at Peterborough City Council we will
interpret the highest part of the roof to exclude the chimney
unless further clarification is provided to us by Government or
case law
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Disclaimer
This advice is not meant as a substitute for the actual
regulations contained in The Town and Country Planning (General
Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2011. You can
check this regulation by visiting www.legislation.gov.uk
Peterborough City Council Planning Services recommends that
before proceeding with any development that you obtain written
advice from the Council with regard to whether planning permission
is required. Please refer to the main Do I need planning permission?
page for further details.