Exempting small developments from requirements to build
zero carbon targets risks opening up a loophole which could undermine the
scheme, experts have warned. In the Queen’s Speech, the government announced it
would legislate to exempt small developments from a requirement to produce zero
carbon homes by 2016. The government also confirmed that developers on all
schemes would be able to use carbon offsetting where it was impractical to
build to zero carbon standards. Small developments are yet to be defined for
these purposes, with a consultation due to be carried out, but some house
builders have suggested it could be in the region of 50 homes. Read more on
Inside Housing.
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