‘The implementation of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards’ sets out new requirements on energy efficiency and heating for new homes and non-domestic buildings. Key issues on which responses are sought include: capital cost v lower bills; the impact of new insulation standards; the impact on lifts and escalators; the impact on viability; where standards could be relaxed, the ability to link onto heat networks; choices of transitional arrangements, and impact on existing planning permissions.
AR members who wish to respond can do so at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards-2023-consultation/the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards-2023-consultation
The deadline for responses is 6 March 2024