Heat Network Licensing and Planning – Navigating the Interface

Part of Bevan Brittan's Points of Connection Webinar Series

Webinar | Wednesday 8 July 2026 | 12:00 - 13:00 | 1 Hour

Carrie Davies will be joined by specialists Lucy Thomas and Louise Mansfield to discuss the evolving interface between planning, licensing, zoning and changes to the Building Regulations framework and the practical implications for those developing, operating, and regulating heat networks.

The webinar will cover:

• Outline of planning policy requirements for heat networks.
• Explanation of planning permission requirements for Heat Networks.
• What must a local planning authority have regard to when considering planning applications for new heat networks in their area.
• Relationship between the proposed heat network zoning regime and planning law.
• Difference between planning permission and the new installation and maintenance licensing regime.
• Permitted development rights for heat network developers.
• Changes to Building Regulations and potential effects of these on heat network development.
• Options for local authorities wishing to provide planning certainty to investors and developers of heat networks.

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