Consultations
NPPF Consultation
The NPPF consultation proposes to restrict local authorities from setting local standards, particularly energy efficiency standards, in planning policy (see PM13: Setting Standards). It will no longer be possible to set targets in terms of energy (energy use intensity, space heating demand, renewable energy), carbon (embodied and whole life carbon) and overheating.
If this proposal goes ahead it will prevent local plans from setting planning policies that go beyond building regulations. These regulations, which are meant to be the minimum standard (i.e. the ‘floor’) will essentially become the only standard, i.e. both the ‘floor’ and the ‘ceiling’). We think that this will affect our collective efforts towards Net Zero and will prevent Local Authorities from seeking lower energy bills for their residents.
We have worked with TCPA, local authorities, GHA and CIBSE to write a template response and open evidence base to support it. The template and evidence base has been made available to you to use parts or as a whole when creating your own response to PM13 (Q18 in the NPPF consultation).
→ Download our template response to PM13 NPPF consultation here
→ Download our open evidence base here (coming soon...)​
The written ministerial statement
LETI strongly believes that local authorities should be able to set local energy efficiency requirements in order to mitigate climate change and reduce residents’ energy costs, in a way that would not affect housing supply. We have therefore written a response to clarify some important points.
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We are working with other organisations such as the TCPA and the GHA to support local authorities who are considering the impact of the WMS. If you are a local planning authority and would like to join this group, please contact admin@leti.uk
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The Future Home Standard
The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 consultation has been released covering Part L (conservation of fuel and power), Part F (ventilation) and Part O (overheating). In addition there supporting consultations on the Home Energy Model: replacement for the Standard Assessment Procedure and Home Energy Model: Future Homes Standard assessment.
LETI have produced a consultation response toolkit to the Future Homes and Building Standard Consultation. Now, we need your help to make our voices heard and meet our climate commitments!
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