Town and Country Planning P3L3U10,2.2.11.17MICROREG

What legislation permits Local Planning Authorities to allow certain 'permitted development' rights?

• The Clean Air Act

• The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

• The Building Regulations

• The Town and Country Planning (General Development) Order 1995

When installing a biomass boiler or micro-CHP system in a house, planning permission is normally granted if the work is all internal. What would classify the installation as 'permitted development' if a flue is required outside of the property?

• The flue is on the side elevation

• The flue is on the front elevation

• The flue is on the rear elevation

• The flue projects more than 1m above the high part of the roof

Under the Clean Air Act, what is deemed to be an offence in a smoke control area?

• Emitting smoke from any boiler, furnace or chimney

• Emitting smoke from any appliance that is in the exempt category

• Emitting smoke from any appliance using an unauthorised fuel

• Emitting smoke from any appliance using an authorised fuel

In which areas is a flue installation unlikely to be permitted, especially if it can be seen from the highway?

• Smoke control areas

• Designated areas

• Historical buildings or listed buildings

• Conservation areas or World Heritage sites

Who authorises appliances that are classified as exempt under the Clean Air Act and provides information on suitable exempt appliances and authorised fuels?

• The Town and Country Planning (General Development) Order 1995

• The Local Authorities

• The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

• The Clean Air Act

What is the main purpose of the Clean Air Act?

• To regulate air emissions from stationary and mobile sources

• To regulate water pollution

• To regulate waste management

• To regulate noise pollution

What is the role of Local Planning Authorities in relation to 'permitted development' rights?

• They issue the rights

• They enforce the rights

• They can allow certain rights

• They can revoke the rights

What is considered an offence under the Clean Air Act in a smoke control area?

• Using an authorised fuel

• Using an unauthorised fuel

• Emitting smoke from an exempt appliance

• Using an exempt appliance