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	It was also announced that the Code for Sustainable Homes could no longer be a requirement of planning conditions, and that the Building Regulations would change so that energy requirements are set equivalent to level 4 of the code.		It was also announced that the Code for Sustainable Homes could no longer be a requirement of planning conditions, and that the Building Regulations would change so that energy requirements are set equivalent to level 4 of the code.

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	* Affordable housing.		* Affordable housing.
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	* Garden cities.		* Garden cities.
	* GLA Housing Design SPG.		* GLA Housing Design SPG.
		+	* Healthy Homes Act.
	* Homes and Communities Agency.		* Homes and Communities Agency.
	* Housing associations.		* Housing associations.

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	* The [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-report-on-code-for-sustainable-homes-and-the-housing-standards-review government’s response] to a report by the Environmental Audit Committee on the code for sustainable homes and the review.		* The [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-report-on-code-for-sustainable-homes-and-the-housing-standards-review government’s response] to a report by the Environmental Audit Committee on the code for sustainable homes and the review.

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	* Nationally described space standard.		* Nationally described space standard.
	* Planning authority.		* Planning authority.
		+	* Proposed changes: MHCLG consultation on house building statistics.
	* Zero carbon homes.		* Zero carbon homes.

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	* The [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-report-on-code-for-sustainable-homes-and-the-housing-standards-review government’s response] to a report by the Environmental Audit Committee on the code for sustainable homes and the review.		* The [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-report-on-code-for-sustainable-homes-and-the-housing-standards-review government’s response] to a report by the Environmental Audit Committee on the code for sustainable homes and the review.

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	A [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation summary of responses] to the consultation was published on 13 March 2014 accompanied by a written ministerial statement and [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-housing-standards-review supporting note] and the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-report-on-code-for-sustainable-homes-and-the-housing-standards-review government’s response] to a report by the Environmental Audit Committee on the code for sustainable homes and the review.		A [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation summary of responses] to the consultation was published on 13 March 2014 accompanied by a written ministerial statement and [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-housing-standards-review supporting note] and the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-report-on-code-for-sustainable-homes-and-the-housing-standards-review government’s response] to a report by the Environmental Audit Committee on the code for sustainable homes and the review.

−	Communities Minister Stephen Williams said, ‘Currently, a builder may have to have the same work checked by the planning authority, a Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor, a building control organisation, the Homes and Communities Agency and independent standard assessors - under the new system technical requirements will be assessed by building control bodies alone.’ Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stephen-williams-announces-plans-to-raise-housing-standards Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard] ~~13 March 2014.~~	+	Communities Minister Stephen Williams said, ‘Currently, a builder may have to have the same work checked by the planning authority, a Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor, a building control organisation, the Homes and Communities Agency and independent standard assessors - under the new system technical requirements will be assessed by building control bodies alone.’ (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stephen-williams-announces-plans-to-raise-housing-standards Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard)]

	He stated an intention to reduce housing standards from 100 to fewer than 10, with the majority of requirements being set out in revised building regulations, rather than being set by local authorities. However, the new system will include ‘optional’ building regulations, which will only apply ‘where it is right to do so’, with councils deciding whether to apply them or not.		He stated an intention to reduce housing standards from 100 to fewer than 10, with the majority of requirements being set out in revised building regulations, rather than being set by local authorities. However, the new system will include ‘optional’ building regulations, which will only apply ‘where it is right to do so’, with councils deciding whether to apply them or not.
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	On 12 September 2014, the government published draft standards for consultation. See Draft housing standards for more information.		On 12 September 2014, the government published draft standards for consultation. See Draft housing standards for more information.

−	On 27 March 2015 the government launched the new approach and published a new set of streamlined national technical standards.	+	On 27 March 2015, the government launched the new approach and published a new set of streamlined national technical standards.

	The new approach:		The new approach:
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	* Draft housing standards.		* Draft housing standards.
	* Draft London Housing Strategy (blog November 2013).		* Draft London Housing Strategy (blog November 2013).
−	* Eco ~~towns~~.	+	* Eco town.
	* Garden cities.		* Garden cities.
	* GLA Housing Design SPG.		* GLA Housing Design SPG.

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	The ‘Housing standards review’ (HSR) was launched by the government in October 2012 following the housing and construction 'Red Tape Challenge', which began in Spring 2012.		The ‘Housing standards review’ (HSR) was launched by the government in October 2012 following the housing and construction 'Red Tape Challenge', which began in Spring 2012.

	It was a review of the building regulations framework and housing standards, intended to consolidate and simplify codes, standards, rules, regulations and guidance in order to reduce unnecessary costs and complexities in the house building process. It was undertaken by a range of cross-sectoral working groups that made proposals on:		It was a review of the building regulations framework and housing standards, intended to consolidate and simplify codes, standards, rules, regulations and guidance in order to reduce unnecessary costs and complexities in the house building process. It was undertaken by a range of cross-sectoral working groups that made proposals on:
−	*Accessibility.	+
−	*Space.	+	* Accessibility.
−	*Security.	+	* Space.
−	*Water efficiency.	+	* Security.
−	*Energy.	+	* Water efficiency.
−	*Indoor environmental standards.	+	* Energy.
−	*Materials.	+	* Indoor environmental standards.
−	*Process and compliance.	+	* Materials.
		+	* Process and compliance.

	The review was followed by a [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation housing standards review consultation] launched in August 2013 and closed in October 2013 which stated:		The review was followed by a [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation housing standards review consultation] launched in August 2013 and closed in October 2013 which stated:
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	A [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation summary of responses] to the consultation was published on 13 March 2014 accompanied by a written ministerial statement and [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-housing-standards-review supporting note] and the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-report-on-code-for-sustainable-homes-and-the-housing-standards-review government’s response] to a report by the Environmental Audit Committee on the code for sustainable homes and the review.		A [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation summary of responses] to the consultation was published on 13 March 2014 accompanied by a written ministerial statement and [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-housing-standards-review supporting note] and the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-report-on-code-for-sustainable-homes-and-the-housing-standards-review government’s response] to a report by the Environmental Audit Committee on the code for sustainable homes and the review.

−	Communities Minister Stephen Williams said, ‘Currently, a builder may have to have the same work checked by the planning authority, a Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor, a building control organisation, the Homes and Communities Agency and independent standard assessors - under the new system technical requirements will be assessed by building control bodies alone.’ Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stephen-williams-announces-plans-to-raise-housing-standards Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard] 13 March 2014.	+	Communities Minister Stephen Williams said, ‘Currently, a builder may have to have the same work checked by the planning authority, a Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor, a building control organisation, the Homes and Communities Agency and independent standard assessors - under the new system technical requirements will be assessed by building control bodies alone.’ Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stephen-williams-announces-plans-to-raise-housing-standards Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard] 13 March 2014.

	He stated an intention to reduce housing standards from 100 to fewer than 10, with the majority of requirements being set out in revised building regulations, rather than being set by local authorities. However, the new system will include ‘optional’ building regulations, which will only apply ‘where it is right to do so’, with councils deciding whether to apply them or not.		He stated an intention to reduce housing standards from 100 to fewer than 10, with the majority of requirements being set out in revised building regulations, rather than being set by local authorities. However, the new system will include ‘optional’ building regulations, which will only apply ‘where it is right to do so’, with councils deciding whether to apply them or not.
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	The new approach:		The new approach:
−	*Introduces optional building regulations requirements for access (volumes [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partm/adm/admvol1 1] and [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partm/adm/admvol2 2]) and [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partg/approved water efficiency] which provide a higher standard than the minimum national building regulations. Powers to introduce these optional requirements are now included in the Building Act 1984 as amended by the Deregulation Act 2015 and the changes are explained in a [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulation-amendment-regulations-2015-circular-012015 building regulations circular 01/2015] and [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-act-1984-as-amended-by-the-deregulation-act-2015 circular letter].	+
−	*Introduced a nationally described space standard which will be implemented through the planning system.	+	* Introduces optional building regulations requirements for access (volumes [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partm/adm/admvol1 1] and [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partm/adm/admvol2 2]) and [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partg/approved water efficiency] which provide a higher standard than the minimum national building regulations. Powers to introduce these optional requirements are now included in the Building Act 1984 as amended by the Deregulation Act 2015 and the changes are explained in a [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulation-amendment-regulations-2015-circular-012015 building regulations circular 01/2015] and [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-act-1984-as-amended-by-the-deregulation-act-2015 circular letter].
−	*Introduced a new [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partq/approved security standard] into the building regulations (Part Q).	+	* Introduced a nationally described space standard which will be implemented through the planning system.
−	*Clarified statutory building regulation guidance on [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/parth/approved waste storage] to ensure it is properly considered in new housing development.	+	* Introduced a new [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partq/approved security standard] into the building regulations (Part Q).
		+	* Clarified statutory building regulation guidance on [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/parth/approved waste storage] to ensure it is properly considered in new housing development.

	The optional regulations on access and water efficiency and the space standard can only be applied where there is a local plan policy based on [http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/housing-optional-technical-standards/ evidenced local need] and where the viability of development is not compromised. The space standard will replace existing space standards used by local authorities. It is part of the planning system, and not a building regulation.		The optional regulations on access and water efficiency and the space standard can only be applied where there is a local plan policy based on [http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/housing-optional-technical-standards/ evidenced local need] and where the viability of development is not compromised. The space standard will replace existing space standards used by local authorities. It is part of the planning system, and not a building regulation.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Affordable housing.	+
−	*Accessible London.	+	* Affordable housing.
−	*Building regulations.	+	* Accessible London.
−	*Building control body.	+	* Building regulations.
−	*Code for sustainable homes.	+	* Building control body.
−	*Draft housing standards.	+	* Code for sustainable homes.
−	*Draft London Housing Strategy (blog November 2013).	+	* Draft housing standards.
−	*Eco towns.	+	* Draft London Housing Strategy (blog November 2013).
−	*Garden cities.	+	* Eco towns.
−	*GLA Housing Design SPG.~~<br/>~~	+	* Garden cities.
−	*Homes and Communities Agency.	+	* GLA Housing Design SPG.
−	*Housing associations.~~<br/>~~	+	* Homes and Communities Agency.
−	*Housing health and safety rating system.	+	* Housing associations.
−	*Laying the foundations: a housing strategy for England.	+	* Housing health and safety rating system.
−	*London Plan.	+	* Laying the foundations: a housing strategy for England.
−	*Nationally described space standard.	+	* London Plan.
−	*Planning authority.	+	* Minimum space standards.
−	*Zero carbon homes.	+	* Nationally described space standard.
		+	* Planning authority.
		+	* Zero carbon homes.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stephen-williams-announces-plans-to-raise-housing-standards Stephen Williams announces plans to simplify housing standards].	+
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-housing-standards-review Note] setting out how government intends to proceed with each of the standards examined in the consultation.	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stephen-williams-announces-plans-to-raise-housing-standards Stephen Williams announces plans to simplify housing standards].
−	*The [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation housing standards review consultation].	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-housing-standards-review Note] setting out how government intends to proceed with each of the standards examined in the consultation.
−	*A [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation summary of responses] to the consultation	+	* The [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation housing standards review consultation].
−	*The [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-report-on-code-for-sustainable-homes-and-the-housing-standards-review government’s response] to a report by the Environmental Audit Committee on the code for sustainable homes and the review.	+	* A [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation summary of responses] to the consultation
		+	* The [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-report-on-code-for-sustainable-homes-and-the-housing-standards-review government’s response] to a report by the Environmental Audit Committee on the code for sustainable homes and the review.

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	The government argues that this can lead to duplication and even contradiction.		The government argues that this can lead to duplication and even contradiction.

−	A [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation summary of responses] to the consultation was published on 13 March 2014 accompanied by a ~~[http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-vote-office/March_2014/13%20March/4.DCLG-Building-regs.pdf~~ written ministerial statement] and [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-housing-standards-review supporting note] and the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-report-on-code-for-sustainable-homes-and-the-housing-standards-review government’s response] to a report by the Environmental Audit Committee on the code for sustainable homes and the review.	+	A [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation summary of responses] to the consultation was published on 13 March 2014 accompanied by a written ministerial statement and [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-housing-standards-review supporting note] and the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-report-on-code-for-sustainable-homes-and-the-housing-standards-review government’s response] to a report by the Environmental Audit Committee on the code for sustainable homes and the review.

	Communities Minister Stephen Williams said, ‘Currently, a builder may have to have the same work checked by the planning authority, a Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor, a building control organisation, the Homes and Communities Agency and independent standard assessors - under the new system technical requirements will be assessed by building control bodies alone.’ Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stephen-williams-announces-plans-to-raise-housing-standards Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard] 13 March 2014.		Communities Minister Stephen Williams said, ‘Currently, a builder may have to have the same work checked by the planning authority, a Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor, a building control organisation, the Homes and Communities Agency and independent standard assessors - under the new system technical requirements will be assessed by building control bodies alone.’ Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stephen-williams-announces-plans-to-raise-housing-standards Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to a high standard] 13 March 2014.
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	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stephen-williams-announces-plans-to-raise-housing-standards Stephen Williams announces plans to simplify housing standards].		*[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stephen-williams-announces-plans-to-raise-housing-standards Stephen Williams announces plans to simplify housing standards].
−	*[http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-vote-office/March_2014/13%20March/4.DCLG-Building-regs.pdf Written ministerial statement (PDF,65 KB)] on building regulations
	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-housing-standards-review Note] setting out how government intends to proceed with each of the standards examined in the consultation.		*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-regulations-housing-standards-review Note] setting out how government intends to proceed with each of the standards examined in the consultation.
	*The [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation housing standards review consultation].		*The [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/housing-standards-review-consultation housing standards review consultation].

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	*Draft London Housing Strategy (blog November 2013).		*Draft London Housing Strategy (blog November 2013).
	*Eco towns.		*Eco towns.
		+	*Garden cities.
	*GLA Housing Design SPG.<br/>		*GLA Housing Design SPG.<br/>
	*Homes and Communities Agency.		*Homes and Communities Agency.

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	It was also confirmed that the government would develop a national space standard to be available to councils ‘where there was a need and where this would not stop development’.		It was also confirmed that the government would develop a national space standard to be available to councils ‘where there was a need and where this would not stop development’.

−	The ~~[https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/planning-update-march-2015~~ written ministerial statement] proposed that, ‘The Government will press ahead with the work to consolidate necessary standards into the Regulations during this Parliament. Draft regulations and technical standards will be published in the summer, with necessary statutory regulations and supporting approved documents coming into force at the turn of the year.’	+	The written ministerial statement proposed that, ‘The Government will press ahead with the work to consolidate necessary standards into the Regulations during this Parliament. Draft regulations and technical standards will be published in the summer, with necessary statutory regulations and supporting approved documents coming into force at the turn of the year.’

	On 12 September 2014, the government published draft standards for consultation. See Draft housing standards for more information.		On 12 September 2014, the government published draft standards for consultation. See Draft housing standards for more information.

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	It was also confirmed that the government would develop a national space standard to be available to councils ‘where there was a need and where this would not stop development’.		It was also confirmed that the government would develop a national space standard to be available to councils ‘where there was a need and where this would not stop development’.

−	The [https://www.gov.uk/government/~~people~~/~~eric~~-~~pickles~~ written ministerial statement] proposed that, ‘The Government will press ahead with the work to consolidate necessary standards into the Regulations during this Parliament. Draft regulations and technical standards will be published in the summer, with necessary statutory regulations and supporting approved documents coming into force at the turn of the year.’	+	The [https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/planning-update-march-2015 written ministerial statement] proposed that, ‘The Government will press ahead with the work to consolidate necessary standards into the Regulations during this Parliament. Draft regulations and technical standards will be published in the summer, with necessary statutory regulations and supporting approved documents coming into force at the turn of the year.’

	On 12 September 2014, the government published draft standards for consultation. See Draft housing standards for more information.		On 12 September 2014, the government published draft standards for consultation. See Draft housing standards for more information.
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	The optional regulations on access and water efficiency and the space standard can only be applied where there is a local plan policy based on [http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/housing-optional-technical-standards/ evidenced local need] and where the viability of development is not compromised. The space standard will replace existing space standards used by local authorities. It is part of the planning system, and not a building regulation.		The optional regulations on access and water efficiency and the space standard can only be applied where there is a local plan policy based on [http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/housing-optional-technical-standards/ evidenced local need] and where the viability of development is not compromised. The space standard will replace existing space standards used by local authorities. It is part of the planning system, and not a building regulation.
		+
		+	It was also announced that the Code for Sustainable Homes could no longer be a requirement of planning conditions, and that the Building Regulations would change so that energy requirements are set equivalent to level 4 of the code.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	It was also confirmed that the government would develop a national space standard to be available to councils ‘where there was a need and where this would not stop development’.		It was also confirmed that the government would develop a national space standard to be available to councils ‘where there was a need and where this would not stop development’.

−	The written ministerial statement proposed that, ‘The Government will press ahead with the work to consolidate necessary standards into the Regulations during this Parliament. Draft regulations and technical standards will be published in the summer, with necessary statutory regulations and supporting approved documents coming into force at the turn of the year.’	+	The [https://www.gov.uk/government/people/eric-pickles written ministerial statement] proposed that, ‘The Government will press ahead with the work to consolidate necessary standards into the Regulations during this Parliament. Draft regulations and technical standards will be published in the summer, with necessary statutory regulations and supporting approved documents coming into force at the turn of the year.’

	On 12 September 2014, the government published draft standards for consultation. See Draft housing standards for more information.		On 12 September 2014, the government published draft standards for consultation. See Draft housing standards for more information.