Energy & Sustainability Statements
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Energy & Sustainability Statements for Planning Applications
Planning for a new development? JC Sustainability provides professionally prepared Energy and Sustainability Statements to support planning applications across the UK.
We help developers, architects, homeowners and planning consultants demonstrate how proposed developments will comply with Part L of building regulations as well as any local planning policies related to energy efficiency, carbon reduction, renewable energy and sustainable design.
Our experienced consultants provide practical and robust design advice so that your project will not only meet the planning requirements but will avoid any expensive over-specification.
Need an Energy & Sustainability Statement for your planning application? Get in touch with JC Sustainability today.
What is an Energy & Sustainability Statement?
An Energy Statement is a technical planning document that explains how a proposed development will minimise energy use and reduce carbon emissions. A Sustainability Statement demonstrates how the project will incorporate sustainable design measures. These reports can be provided separately, or are more commonly combined as an Energy and Sustainability Statement.
Depending on the development and the requirements of the relevant Local Planning Authority, an Energy and Sustainability Statement may consider:
Energy efficiency and reducing energy demand
Building fabric and passive design measures
Renewable and low-carbon energy technologies (PV, heat pumps, solar hot water)
Connection to available district heat networks
Operational energy and carbon emission calculations
Sustainable construction and materials
Water efficiency
Climate change adaptation and resilience
Overheating and cooling
The exact scope of an Energy & Sustainability Statement depends on the location, scale and nature of the proposed development, as well as the requirements of the relevant planning authority.
Our Assessment Process
Initial Project Review
We’ll review the architectural drawings and local planning policies to understand the project. If we identify any risks we’ll talk this through with you before we start our assessment.
Initial Energy Calculations
Detailed energy calculations of the development are made using specialist software. We will advise on suitable building fabric performance targets (air tightness, U-values etc).
Energy Strategy & Renewable Tech Review
A detailed assessment of suitable building services strategies will be carried out, so to determine a suitable design for the project but also meets the carbon reduction requirements.
Sustainability Strategy
& Report
JC Sustainability will advise on how to adapt the project to achieve the relevant sustainability targets, and will provide an Energy & Sustainability Statement ready for planning submission.
FAQs
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This depends on where your project is and the local authority’s planning policies. Many local authorities across the UK will ask for an energy & sustainability statement for new build developments or refurbishments where there is a change of use, e.g. from office to residential. Some local authorities have a specific energy calculation tool that will require detailed energy predictions. Get in touch if you’d like some help figuring what your project requirements are.
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It depends on the development and the relevant planning authority. There is no single requirement that applies to every planning application across the UK. Local planning policies, validation requirements and the scale and type of development will determine whether an Energy Statement, Sustainability Statement or other sustainability assessment is required.
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An Energy Statement is a document that shows how a proposed development will reduce energy demand and carbon emissions and incorporate renewable or low-carbon energy technologies, so to meet local planning policies.
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A Sustainability Statement explains how sustainable design practices have been adopted within a proposed development. This can cover energy, carbon, water, materials, waste, biodiversity, climate resilience and other sustainability considerations.
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Not necessarily. The requirement depends on the local planning authority, if there has been a change of use (e.g. single dwelling to multiple flats), the scale and nature of the proposal. JC Sustainability can review your project and advise whether an Energy or Sustainability Statement is required.
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This varies on the size and complexity of the project. Most projects can be completed within 1-4 weeks of receiving all the required information.
Choosing JC Sustainability
At JC Sustainability, you will receive one-on-one communication with a experienced and personable consultant, who will use their technical expertise to ensure your project runs as smoothly as possible.
Our clients choose us because we offer:
Responsive & reliable support from an experienced consultant
Fast turnaround times
High quality reports that are clear and jargon-free
Nationwide UK coverage
Competitive pricing
We aim to provide clear, honest and helpful advice on our projects. Before starting we will review the project information and provide high level advice to highlight any design risks, making your project runner smoother and avoiding any unwelcome surprises.
Get In Touch
Let us know about your project via the contact information and we will promptly get in touch to give you some free initial advice and a fee proposal for the assessment you need.