Home AC installation across East Sussex

For most East Sussex houses, air conditioning falls under permitted development — no planning permission required. Exceptions include listed buildings, conservation areas where the unit is visible from a public road, and flats or apartments. Brighton and Hove has extensive conservation area coverage, and Lewes has significant listed building stock. Your installer will confirm during the site visit whether permission is needed.

Yes, though seafront flats typically require planning permission for the external condenser unit and written consent from the freeholder or managing agent. Salt air corrosion is also a consideration — we specify corrosion-resistant units for properties within close proximity to the seafront. Many Brighton seafront buildings are also listed or within conservation areas, so your installer will advise on the full picture during the site visit.

Yes. Brighton’s Regency terraces are among the most common installations we handle. Most are solid brick construction which requires core drilling for the pipe run — this adds a small amount to labour cost. Many are also within conservation areas or are listed, so planning or listed building consent may be required. Your installer will confirm requirements and advise on the best unit placement during the site visit.

We cover all of East Sussex including BN and TN postcodes. This covers Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Uckfield, Hailsham, Bexhill-on-Sea, Seaford, Newhaven, Crowborough, Heathfield, Battle, Rye, and Peacehaven. Enter your postcode above to confirm coverage instantly.

Your installer will be in touch as quickly as possible after your request to arrange a site visit. Most East Sussex 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.