Archive - British Equality Lab

Camden's anti-air conditioning rules are unusually strict

Some Londoners need to use dynamic thermal modelling to demonstrate the need for AC

Jul 10 • Matt Zeunert

Why do UK councils refuse planning permission for air conditioning units?

Mostly due to noise

Jul 1 • Matt Zeunert

June 2026

Air conditioning isn't banned in the UK – it's not permitted

The Telegraph reports that local councils are forcing homeowners to remove air conditioning units.

Jun 27 • Matt Zeunert

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts