Planning portal words are, ‘There is much all of us can do with relatively little effort to cut our energy use – and save money. Wind turbines and air source heat pumps are not yet permitted development. However, once standards have been established to address the potential impacts of noise and vibration these technologies will also enjoy permitted development rights'. In the mean time the current planning fee of £335 is highly priced for residence to opt to greener options. Why is the government delaying to give permitted development rights to air source heat pumps and wind turbines? Is the government making that very little effort needed to cut our energy and save money?