Future Homes Standard consultations - Revision history

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	These Regulations will come into force on 24 March 2027, except regulations 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 which come into force for HRBs work and work to existing HRBs on 24 September 2027, subject to transitional provisions.		These Regulations will come into force on 24 March 2027, except regulations 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 which come into force for HRBs work and work to existing HRBs on 24 September 2027, subject to transitional provisions.

−	* Approved Document L (Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Volume 1: Dwellings	+	* [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69c122a6cfa346b9d4704a55/ADL1_2026.pdf Approved Document L (Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Volume 1: Dwellings]
−	* Approved Document L (Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Volume 2: Buildings other than Dwellings	+	* [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69c122b9b920af63be1c763b/ADL2_2026.pdf Approved Document L (Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Volume 2: Buildings other than Dwellings]
−	* Approved Document F (Ventilation) Volume 1: Dwellings.	+	* [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69c12224d588c92c483e4b6a/ADF1_2026.pdf Approved Document F (Ventilation) Volume 1: Dwellings.]

	The Regulations make amendments to the Building Regulations 2010 (the 2010 Regulations) to implement the Future Homes and Buildings Standards. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards being to ensure that new homes and non-domestic buildings are built with low carbon heating and high levels of energy efficiency, so that buildings constructed to these standards will not require retrofitting to become zero carbon in use as the electricity grid decarbonises.		The Regulations make amendments to the Building Regulations 2010 (the 2010 Regulations) to implement the Future Homes and Buildings Standards. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards being to ensure that new homes and non-domestic buildings are built with low carbon heating and high levels of energy efficiency, so that buildings constructed to these standards will not require retrofitting to become zero carbon in use as the electricity grid decarbonises.
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	* Thermal bridging and the Future Homes Standard.		* Thermal bridging and the Future Homes Standard.

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−	Note: The Home Energy Model, or HEM, is to be introduced in the UK to replace the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), which is currently used to demonstrate that new homes comply with Part L of the Building Regulations and to produce EPC's. HEM is still under development and is intended to be implemented alongside the Future Homes Standard in 2025, both have had a number of consultations running since 2021.	+	On 24 March, 2025 the Government posted The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: Building Circular 01/2026, a letter which confirmed the publication of: The amended statutory guidance for the building regulations Part F. Part L being updated and renamed from it's previous title, Conservation of Fuel and energy to Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Approved Document L, as according to The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026 (the Regulations).
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		+	These Regulations will come into force on 24 March 2027, except regulations 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 which come into force for HRBs work and work to existing HRBs on 24 September 2027, subject to transitional provisions.
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		+	* Approved Document L (Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Volume 1: Dwellings
		+	* Approved Document L (Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Volume 2: Buildings other than Dwellings
		+	* Approved Document F (Ventilation) Volume 1: Dwellings.
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		+	The Regulations make amendments to the Building Regulations 2010 (the 2010 Regulations) to implement the Future Homes and Buildings Standards. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards being to ensure that new homes and non-domestic buildings are built with low carbon heating and high levels of energy efficiency, so that buildings constructed to these standards will not require retrofitting to become zero carbon in use as the electricity grid decarbonises.
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		+	The Regulations amend the 2010 Regulations 2010 to:
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		+	* Create a new functional requirement (L3) for the provision of a system of on-site renewable electricity generation for new dwellings and buildings containing dwellings.
		+	* Amend Part L of Schedule 1 to reflect the dual aims of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving energy.
		+	* Amend the definition of “fixed building services” so that it includes lifts, escalators and moving footways in new buildings other than in individual dwellings.
		+	* Introduce regulation 40C to require provision of information to homeowners of new dwellings in an appropriate format.
		+	* The Regulations also make an associated amendment to Building (Registered Building Control Approvers etc.) (England) Regulations 2024 (the 2024 Regulations) so that registered building control approvers have functions in relation to new regulation 40C.
		+	* The Regulations also revoke earlier transitional arrangements made in 2013 and related arrangements made in 2021, which enabled construction to 2010 energy efficiency standards – in each case subject to some exceptions.
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		+	Note: The Home Energy Model, or HEM, is to be introduced in the UK to replace the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), which is currently used to demonstrate that new homes comply with Part L of the Building Regulations and to produce EPC's. HEM is still under development and is intended to be implemented alongside the Future Homes Standard in 2025, both have had a number of consultations running since 2021. The above is is based in the most recent consultation and all due to be implemented in 2027.

	For more information see: Home Energy Model.		For more information see: Home Energy Model.

−	= ~~Current consultation~~ =	+	= Consultations =

	In December 2023 the government launched a consultation on the The Future Homes and Buildings Standards.The consultation concerns changes to Part 6, Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations for dwellings and non-domestic buildings, seeking evidence on Part O and is a continuation of a number of other previous related consultations. The most recent consultation closing on March 6, 2024, has highlighted some criticism of the ambitions behind the new standard, more information can be found in the article consortium issues urgent call for more ambitious Future Homes Standard. The consortium led by the Good Homes Alliance, Bioregional, and with support from UKGBC, LETI and a large number of company and individual signatories, included a draft letter to DLUHC and DESNZ to express their disappointment in the proposed Future Homes Standard. This acknowledges some of the positive measures proposed, but highlights immediate concerns that need to be addressed in the 2025 regulations.		In December 2023 the government launched a consultation on the The Future Homes and Buildings Standards.The consultation concerns changes to Part 6, Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations for dwellings and non-domestic buildings, seeking evidence on Part O and is a continuation of a number of other previous related consultations. The most recent consultation closing on March 6, 2024, has highlighted some criticism of the ambitions behind the new standard, more information can be found in the article consortium issues urgent call for more ambitious Future Homes Standard. The consortium led by the Good Homes Alliance, Bioregional, and with support from UKGBC, LETI and a large number of company and individual signatories, included a draft letter to DLUHC and DESNZ to express their disappointment in the proposed Future Homes Standard. This acknowledges some of the positive measures proposed, but highlights immediate concerns that need to be addressed in the 2025 regulations.
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−	Note: The Home Energy Model, or HEM, is to be introduced in the UK to replace the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), which is currently used to demonstrate that new homes comply with Part L of the Building Regulations and to produce EPC's. HEM is still under development and is intended to be implemented alongside the Future Homes Standard in 2025.	+	Note: The Home Energy Model, or HEM, is to be introduced in the UK to replace the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), which is currently used to demonstrate that new homes comply with Part L of the Building Regulations and to produce EPC's. HEM is still under development and is intended to be implemented alongside the Future Homes Standard in 2025, both have had a number of consultations running since 2021.

	For more information see: Home Energy Model.		For more information see: Home Energy Model.

−	On December 13	+	= Current consultation =
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		+	In December 2023 the government launched a consultation on the The Future Homes and Buildings Standards.The consultation concerns changes to Part 6, Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations for dwellings and non-domestic buildings, seeking evidence on Part O and is a continuation of a number of other previous related consultations. The most recent consultation closing on March 6, 2024, has highlighted some criticism of the ambitions behind the new standard, more information can be found in the article consortium issues urgent call for more ambitious Future Homes Standard. The consortium led by the Good Homes Alliance, Bioregional, and with support from UKGBC, LETI and a large number of company and individual signatories, included a draft letter to DLUHC and DESNZ to express their disappointment in the proposed Future Homes Standard. This acknowledges some of the positive measures proposed, but highlights immediate concerns that need to be addressed in the 2025 regulations.

	= Background =		= Background =

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	= Consultation response =		= Consultation response =

−	~~On 19~~ January 2021, the government published its [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-standard-changes-to-part-l-and-part-f-of-the-building-regulations-for-new-dwellings response to the Future Homes Standard consultation].	+	In January 2021, the government published its [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-standard-changes-to-part-l-and-part-f-of-the-building-regulations-for-new-dwellings response to the Future Homes Standard consultation].

	The response includes plans to radically improve the energy performance of new homes, with all homes to be highly energy efficient, with low carbon heating and be zero carbon ready by 2025. These homes are expected to produce 75-80% lower carbon emissions compared to current levels.		The response includes plans to radically improve the energy performance of new homes, with all homes to be highly energy efficient, with low carbon heating and be zero carbon ready by 2025. These homes are expected to produce 75-80% lower carbon emissions compared to current levels.
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	For more information see: Future Buildings Standard.		For more information see: Future Buildings Standard.
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		+	A second consultation A correction has been made to Annex B of the response on the reference value of PV used for houses in the notional building.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	For more information see: Home Energy Model.		For more information see: Home Energy Model.

−	= ~~Introduction~~ =	+	On December 13
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		+	= Background =
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		+	The Future Homes Standard was first announced in the government's spring statement in 2019, though with relatively little detail, though the general direction aims to be in line with all future homes being net zero ready from 2025.

	In October 2019 the government launched a consultation on stronger building regulations to help pave the way for a Future Homes Standard.		In October 2019 the government launched a consultation on stronger building regulations to help pave the way for a Future Homes Standard.

−	[https://www.~~surveymonkey.co~~.uk/r/~~TQW8GQ9~~ The Future Homes Standard: 2019 Consultation on changes to Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and Part F (Ventilation) of the Building Regulations for new dwellings].	+	[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-standard-changes-to-part-l-and-part-f-of-the-building-regulations-for-new-dwellings The Future Homes Standard: 2019 Consultation on changes to Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and Part F (Ventilation) of the Building Regulations for new dwellings.]

	Views were sought on how changes to building regulations can drive down the carbon footprint of homes built after 2025. This will include changes to the ventilation and efficiency requirements as well as the role of councils in getting the best energy standards from developers. Proposals involve technologies such as air source heat pumps and the latest generation of solar panels to help drive down the cost of keeping homes warm and tackle the threat of climate change. The Future Homes Standard will also see gas boilers and other fossil-fuel heating systems banned from new homes.		Views were sought on how changes to building regulations can drive down the carbon footprint of homes built after 2025. This will include changes to the ventilation and efficiency requirements as well as the role of councils in getting the best energy standards from developers. Proposals involve technologies such as air source heat pumps and the latest generation of solar panels to help drive down the cost of keeping homes warm and tackle the threat of climate change. The Future Homes Standard will also see gas boilers and other fossil-fuel heating systems banned from new homes.
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	* Thermal bridging and the Future Homes Standard.		* Thermal bridging and the Future Homes Standard.

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Designing Buildings at 06:56, 19 December 2023

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		+	Note: The Home Energy Model, or HEM, is to be introduced in the UK to replace the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), which is currently used to demonstrate that new homes comply with Part L of the Building Regulations and to produce EPC's. HEM is still under development and is intended to be implemented alongside the Future Homes Standard in 2025.
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		+	For more information see: Home Energy Model.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	* Green Housing Revolution.		* Green Housing Revolution.
	* Home design prospects under the Future Homes Standard.		* Home design prospects under the Future Homes Standard.
		+	* Home Energy Model.
	* Hybrid heat pump electric panel heating.		* Hybrid heat pump electric panel heating.
	* Is hydrogen the heating fuel of the future?		* Is hydrogen the heating fuel of the future?

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	For more information see: Future Buildings Standard.		For more information see: Future Buildings Standard.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* BRE Group response to the Future Homes Standard consultation.		* BRE Group response to the Future Homes Standard consultation.
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	* Green Housing Revolution.		* Green Housing Revolution.
	* Home design prospects under the Future Homes Standard.		* Home design prospects under the Future Homes Standard.
		+	* Hybrid heat pump electric panel heating.
	* Is hydrogen the heating fuel of the future?		* Is hydrogen the heating fuel of the future?
	* National Design Guide.		* National Design Guide.

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	* National Design Guide.		* National Design Guide.
	* Pilot programme for National Model Design Code NMDC.		* Pilot programme for National Model Design Code NMDC.
		+	* The effects of subframe systems on the overall thermal performance of external rainscreen walls.
	* Thermal bridging and the Future Homes Standard.		* Thermal bridging and the Future Homes Standard.

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	* BRE Group response to the Future Homes Standard consultation.		* BRE Group response to the Future Homes Standard consultation.
	* BRE response to the green housing revolution.		* BRE response to the green housing revolution.
		+	* Building Beautiful Places plan.
	* Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission interim report.		* Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission interim report.
	* Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission.		* Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission.