The Code for Sustainable Homes Assessment method is used to rate and certify the performance of newly built residential properties, primarily those for social housing.
Any developments built with direct Government funding or in conjunction with Housing Corporations and English Partnerships now MUST gain a code Level 3 rating. As well as this, many local authorities are insisting that new properties have to be built to specific Code Ratings for planning permission to be granted.
Nine categories of sustainable design are covered within the code.
- Ecology
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- Waste
- Water
- Energy and CO2
- Pollution
- Materials
- Management
- Surface Water Run-off
- Health and Well-being
Within each of the nine categories there are several issues where credits can be awarded depending on the design specification. The final amount of these credits determines the overall Code level. There are six Code levels ranging from Level One through to Level 6. The higher the level achieved, the more environmentally sustainable the home.
We offer a free consultation service on Code for Sustainable Homes Assessments where we help explain the process and give advice that takes into account the specific nature of your development.
