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Passing Planning: How to Navigate the “Be Lean, Be Clean, Be Green” Energy HierarchySubmitting a planning application for a major residential or commercial development involves meeting complex local sustainability policies. Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) across the UK are increasingly rejecting applications that simply aim for standard baseline Building Regulations. Instead, they require a comprehensive Energy Statement

Getting your final certificates shouldn’t be a headache. To help your upcoming projects hand over on time and on budget, our technical team at UK Building Compliance has answered the top questions we get from site managers.Air Permeability Testing FAQs Can people stay inside during the test?Yes, but no one can enter or leave during the

When designing a new property, one of the most common questions we receive is: “Is Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHR) mandatory?”The short answer is no – it isn’t a strict legal requirement. However, with the tightening of Building Regulations, including the Part L 2021 uplift and the upcoming  Future Homes Standard, WWHR has become one of the

A common question for developers and self-builders is whether a heat pump is now a mandatory requirement for new homes. The answer depends on which version of Part L Building Regulations your project must comply with. As the UK moves toward the Future Homes Standard, heat pumps are rapidly becoming the primary solution for achieving energy compliance. Part