Is it allowed to install an air conditioning unit on the side wall of your own home?

Questioner

The side wall of my house borders the boundary of my neighbours' garden. I would like to place the outside unit of the air conditioning on this side wall, but this unit will then go over the boundary in the air. So my question is whether that is allowed.

Lawyer

Installing an air conditioning unit on the side wall of your house can entail a number of legal issues. In principle, anyone who wants to build a structure must first check whether an environmental permit is required. An air conditioner falls under the term 'structure' in the definition of the General Local Regulations (APV). Whether or not a permit is required depends on the zoning plan, the building regulations and the aesthetics note of your municipality. In addition to the permit aspect, neighbour law also plays a role. According to the Civil Code (art. 5:50), one may not have windows or other openings, balconies or similar works within two metres of the property boundary, if these provide a view of the neighbour's property, unless with the neighbour's permission. Although an air conditioner does not provide a view of the property, it can still fall under 'similar works'. Furthermore, there may also be a problem if there is unreasonable nuisance, for example due to noise from the air conditioning unit. I would recommend that you contact a lawyer or attorney to go into this in more detail given the specific situation, including local regulations and any noise pollution your air conditioning unit may cause. It would be a good idea to consult with your neighbors first to avoid any conflict.' ---------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer I would like to invite you to rate the above answer so that we can learn from your response.