Eaglereach Mechanical
Enjoy modern climate control while maintaining your property’s original aesthetic with our internal air conditioning systems.
Listed buildings are buildings of special architectural or historical interest and are legally protected to preserve their unique character. Listed buildings represent an important part of the UK architectural heritage, with their unique designs and historical significance. While these properties offer exceptional character and charm, they present unique challenges when it comes to modern climate control. The strict regulations governing listed buildings can make installing conventional air conditioning systems problematic.
However, our internal air-to-air heat pump systems are ideally suited for listed buildings and provide effective climate control.
One such solution is the Panasonic RAC Solo, a discreet monoblock unit that operates entirely indoors and requires only two small wall penetrations for air intake and exhaust. Unlike most split systems, which require an external unit, this system eliminates the need for an external condenser. This helps maintain your building’s historical integrity while delivering optimal indoor comfort throughout the year.
One of the primary concerns of listed building owners is planning permissions. Installing a new air conditioning unit typically requires drilling holes for external units, which means altering the building’s facade. While this is not a problem for modern buildings, listed properties require planning permission and Listed Building Consent for any air conditioning installation that alters the exterior, which involves requesting approval from local authorities and potentially Historic England.
So, can you install air conditioning in a listed property? The answer is yes. Air conditioning can be installed in a listed building through an internal air conditioning system, which avoids impacting the external features of the property and greatly reduces the need for planning permission.
You can learn more about planning permissions on the government website.
Eaglereach simplifies air conditioning for listed building owners by directly addressing these challenges:
As the owner of a listed property, you can rely on our systems to offer you a reliable air conditioning solution while saving valuable time and eliminating the stress of contacting local authorities for approval. Our water-cooled internal condenser units are designed to seamlessly integrate with the traditional architecture of listed buildings, with no external units or visible condensers.
Listed buildings cannot be modified unless permission is granted from a local authority. There are over 370,000 entries for listed buildings on the National Heritage List for England, and they come in three categories of ‘significance’:
Grade I buildings are of exceptional national, architectural or historical importance. These represent only 2.5% of all listed buildings and include iconic structures like Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Grade II* includes buildings of particular national importance but are less significant than Grade I buildings. These are seen as being of particular national importance.
Grade II acknowledges buildings of special architectural or historical interest that are considered to be of more than local significance. It is the most common designation and includes a wide range of buildings, from residential houses to public buildings, and accounts for 91.7% of all listed buildings.
Wondering if your building is listed? Use the ‘Search the List’ function on the Historic England website to search by postcode or keyword.
Our team of Category 1 FGAS engineers will thoroughly assess your property to determine the most suitable solution and provide a breakdown of the costs.
Our installation process is designed to minimise disruption to your property.
Our team will ensure that all installations comply with relevant requirements.
With twenty years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing air conditioning systems, you can rest assured that installations are carried out to the highest standards, with attention to every detail.
From initial survey and consultation to installation and ongoing support, we provide a complete package tailored to your specific needs. We offer our customers support via 24/7 call-outs, repair assistance, and proactive maintenance reminders.
Find the perfect air conditioning solution for your listed building.
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