Government launches consultation on changes to the building regulations

Homeowners carrying out improvements such as extensions and loft conversions could be asked to increase the energy efficiency of their property at the same time, under proposed changes to the building regulations.

Consequential improvements are also set to be phased in from October this year, to align with the introduction of the ‘green deal’. The new Part L also proposes a fabric-first approach to meeting energy efficiency targets for new homes, but says preferred standards for new non-domestic buildings are likely to require both building-integrated renewable energy technologies and a higher performing fabric.

Talk to Gladwood today, to find out more about these changes and how they may impact you.