Issue details

The Future Homes Standard: changes to Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations for new dwellings

Purpose of Report: The Government consultation sets out our plans for the Future Homes Standard, including proposed options to increase the energy efficiency requirements for new homes in 2020. The Future Homes Standard will require new build homes to be future-proofed with low carbon heating and world-leading levels of energy efficiency; it will be introduced by 2025.

The consultation is with regard to the proposed changes to Building Regulations and the impact of Part L for new homes. The report will cover the main technical changes to the regulations and outline the two changes proposed.

The Executive Member is asked to support the officers recommendation and response to the consultation.

This decision will be taken in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment and Climate Change.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/12/2019

Decision due: 06/01/20 by Executive Member for Economy and Strategic Planning
Reason: In consultation with the Executive Member for Environment and Climate Change

Lead member: Executive Member for Economy and Strategic Planning, Executive Member for Environment and Climate Change

Lead director: Corporate Director of Economy and Place

Department: Directorate of Economy and Place

Contact: Becky Eades, Head of Planning and Development Services Tel No. 01904 551627 Email: becky.eades@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

All relevant officers and members have been consulted.

 

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