Sadiq Khan Slams ‘Damaging’ Future Homes Standard Plans

The London mayor has accused ministers of “delaying urgent action” on the climate emergency over new national standards for carbon reduction in new homes under the Future Homes Standard. Mr Khan has written to housing secretary Robert Jenrick saying he is “deeply concerned” about the proposals. Under the Future Homes Standard 2025, unveiled at last year’s Spring Statement, the government will expect new homes to have 75% to 80% less carbon emissions than properties built to current standards. Read more on Inside Housing.

https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/news/sadiq-khan-slams-damaging-future-homes-standard-plans-amid-protests-outside-mhclg-64982

Jenrick Outlines Green Commitment

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has made a commitment to a new green standard to tackle the climate crisis and keep household energy bills low. The Future Homes Standard would see fossil fuel heating systems, such as gas boilers, banned from new-build homes by 2025. They will be replaced with cleaner technology, including air source heat pumps and “cutting-edge” solar panels, explained the government. Jenrick said: “Building new homes isn’t just about bricks and mortar; I want to ensure everyone – including developers – does their bit to protect the environment and give the next generation beautiful, environmentally friendly homes that local communities can support.” Read more on the Planning Portal.

https://www.planningportal.co.uk/news/article/666/planning_news_-_9_october_2019?utm_source=PPQ+Newsletter&utm_campaign=710032a511-Newsletter_11072019_HTML_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_734e0b63a9-710032a511-7266185#one

Government Announces ‘Green Standard’ For All New Builds

The government has launched a proposal to change building regulations to tackle the carbon footprint of homes built after 2025, in a series of new housing policy proposals put forward by the housing secretary. Unveiled by Robert Jenrick, the Future Homes Standard will see polluting fossil fuel heating systems such as gas boilers banned from new homes by 2025 and replaced with clean technology – such as air source heat pumps and solar panels. As part of the consultation, views are being sought on how changes to building regulations can drive down the carbon footprint of homes built after 2025 – including changes to the ventilation and efficiency requirements. Read more on 24housing.

https://www.24housing.co.uk/news/government-announces-green-standard-for-all-new-builds/