The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 consultation

In December, the government launched a consultation into the Future Homes and Buildings Standards.  This includes changes to Part 6 (energy efficiency requirements), Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations for dwellings and non-domestic buildings.  Evidence on previous changes to Part O (overheating) are also being sought. 

Further details can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards-2023-consultation/the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards-2023-consultation#updated-guidance-and-minimum-standards

The deadline for consultation is 6 March 2024.

Draft versions of the key consultation documents, including:

• Future Homes Standard notional buildings specifications
• Approved Document L, Volume 1: Dwellings
• Approved Document L, Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings
• Approved Document F, Volume 1: Dwellings

Can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards-2023-consultation

This is your opportunity to help shape key future regulations, and we urge you to participate directly in this consultation.