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.