CPD

Question 1

Can you tell us about the Future Homes Standard 2025?

Answer 1

Its aim is to ensure that new homes built from 2025 will produce 75-80% less carbon emissions by focusing on improving heating, hot water systems, and reducing heat waste.

Question 2

You mention in your CPD that you read some of the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 - can you describe a couple of the recommendations?

Answer 2

1. Further improvements to Approved Doc B
2. Redefining the term HRB

Question 3

You mention in your CPD a seminar done conversion of flat roofs to pitched - what are some considerations you drew from this?

Answer 3

• Assessing the structural capability of the roof by an engineer
• Assessing existing roof drainage
• Tying down requirements for the new roof

Question 4

What are the recent updates in planning that you mention in your CPD?

Answer 4

Changes to the NPPF included:
1. identify grey belt land within green belts to meet development needs
2. New biodiversity net gain legislation introduced