DCLG have confirmed the proposals 2013 /
2014 Part L (England). Balancing the
issues of regulatory burden, the green agenda and promoting economic growth
there are a number of changes to the proposed consulted standards.
Please
note these standards do not apply in Wales,
Scotland and Northern Ireland
The long awaited announcement on the 2013 Part L has been confirmed. This is the next step in enabling the delivery
of Zero Carbon homes by 2016 and Zero Carbon non-domestic buildings by 2020.
The timetable has been confirmed and legislation and guidance will be published
Oct 2013. This will come into force on 6th April 2014 (requiring registration
of the Scheme by Initial Notice). There
will be a period of 12 months to commence works on site. There are a number
of changes to the Consultation proposals.
The targets for new buildings have been set
as
·
6% cut in allowed carbon emissions for new
build homes with the introduction of Fabric targets based on Energy (TFEES)
·
9% cut in allowed carbon emissions for non
domestic buildings
The targets are based on the 2010 standards
of compliance (SAP2009 and SBEM 2010), however there are new (beta) versions of
the updated software for you to test on schemes – www.2013ncm.bre.co.uk
There will be a new L1A and L2A with limited
changes to the requirements on existing buildings – mainly plant and services
replacement efficiencies.
This is part of a 3 tier package of
measures – combined with
·
Allowable Solutions. This resolves the issue where on-site
solutions will not deliver the full “Zero Carbon” or “Zero Energy” target
within the site boundaries as defined by the 2010 Regulations. It is a form of
offsetting the energy use against a more practical or alternative solution by
making a payment towards a Green initiative such as a wind farm or Biofuel
plant.
·
Housing Standards Review - on
the back of the Red Tape Challenge the DCLG will shortly be consulting on a
further package of measures to abolish unnecessary rules imposed on housebuilders,
cut red tape and support housing growth. This could see the removal of Planning
conditions for Code for Sustainable Homes or BREEAM requirements.
Butler & Young are offering free
seminars on the proposals please contact either your normal Butler & Young office / contact or Andy Thomas on 07968 725075 and andy.thomas@byl.co.uk
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