Home AC installation across Surrey

For most Surrey houses, air conditioning falls under permitted development — no planning permission required. The main exceptions are listed buildings, properties in conservation areas where the unit is visible from a public road, and flats or apartments. Surrey has a large number of conservation areas particularly in historic town centres like Guildford, Farnham, and Reigate. Your installer will confirm during the site visit whether permission is needed and advise on the best unit placement.

Green Belt designation affects land use and new development but does not in itself restrict air conditioning installation on an existing residential property. Permitted development rights apply in the Green Belt the same as elsewhere — the relevant factors are whether the property is listed, in a conservation area, or a flat. If in doubt, your installer will check with the relevant local authority during the site visit.

We cover all of Surrey including GU, KT, RH, CR, TW, and SM postcodes. This includes Guildford, Woking, Reigate, Epsom, Leatherhead, Dorking, Farnham, Godalming, Cobham, Weybridge, Staines, Walton-on-Thames, Kingston upon Thames, and Croydon. Enter your postcode above to confirm coverage.

Your installer will be in touch as quickly as possible after your request to arrange a site visit. Most Surrey installations are completed within 1–2 weeks of the site visit. During peak summer months demand increases — submitting your request early gives you priority in the queue.

Yes, though listed building consent is required in addition to any planning permission. Surrey has a significant number of listed properties, particularly in rural areas and historic towns. The consent process considers unit placement carefully — rear elevations and internal courtyards are typically approved more readily than front or side elevations. Your installer will advise on the most appropriate approach for your specific property.