UK Building Compliance were appointed to undertake an Energy & Sustainability Statement
This was for a proposed rebuild of a domestic dwelling in an exclusive area of Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
The Statements were required in order to demonstrate how the development meets the sustainability requirements of the local authority which go above and beyond baseline Building Regulation requirements:
Carbon Reduction Strategy: to outline a 5% reduction in carbon emissions on top of Baseline Part L Standards
Water Consumption Proposal: to demonstrate a significant reduction to Part G Baseline Standards to achieve water consumption levels of <110L per person, per day
Waste Management Strategy: aimed at maximising recycling and composting provision to meet British Standards
Sustainable Construction Proposal: to ensure the sourcing of sustainable materials and minimise landfill waste on site
THE PROCESS
Despite a significant amount of glazing, which initially posed compliance issues, UKBC liaised with the client and the architect in order to find appropriate solutions
With the provision of an air source heat pump, accompanied by Solar PV and low U-Values, the proposal met all of the national and local requirements needed to gain planning permission
THE RESULT
Compliant
Planning Approval Granted
The development went above and beyond the minimum requirements in order to demonstrate a 45% reduction in carbon emissions - resulting in lower running costs in the long term for the client
