Surbiton Library upgrade
Surbiton Library's upgrade with air source heat pumps was approved by Kingston upon Thames Council in July 2026, following resident noise concerns.
Kingston upon Thames Council's Planning Committee approved the installation of three air source heat pumps and the relocation of existing solar panels for Surbiton Library in July 2026. This decision was made despite an objection raised by a resident of the library's first-floor flats, who expressed concerns about potential noise impacts from the new heating systems. The heat pumps are to be installed on the library's rear roof.
The upgrade project for Surbiton Library is part of a wider initiative by Kingston upon Thames Council to improve the energy efficiency of public buildings. The new heating systems aim to contribute to this goal. No further meetings regarding this topic are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames Council's Planning Committee approved the upgrade on July 8, 2026. Source
- The upgrade includes installing three air source heat pumps and relocating solar panels. Source
- A resident raised concerns about potential noise impacts from the new heating systems. Source
- The new heating systems will be installed on the library's rear roof. Source
- The initiative is part of a wider effort to improve energy efficiency of public buildings. Source
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