Manchester City Council

Environmental problems Ventilation systems

Air extraction and air-conditioning systems

Ventilation, air extraction and air-conditioning systems are often a nuisance within the community. 

Poorly installed or maintained plant can be a nuisance to neighbours through noise disturbance or fume and odour problems.  This particularly applies to extraction units at catering establishments such as restaurants and take-aways but may also include extraction systems from production plant at other commercial premises.

You may require planning permission to install ventilation, air extraction or air-conditioning systems.

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