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The Queen’s Speech sets out the Government’s agenda for the next session and its plans to build back better from the pandemic and level-up opportunities across the country. This paper provides an overview of the most pertinent announcements for the commercial real estate sector and commentary by the British Property Federation.
The BPF has responded to DEFRA’s consultation setting out the government’s proposals on how biodiversity net gain will be implemented through the planning system.
The BPF response to the BEIS consultation which discusses principles of implementing a future trajectory for non-domestic PRS MEES up to a standard of EPC B by 2030.
The BPF response to the BEIS consultation on introducing a new policy framework for performance-based energy ratings in commercial and industrial buildings over 1,000m2
The BPF response to the government’s latest consultation on updates to Parts L and F of the Building Regulations, including tightened energy efficiency and ventilation standards for non-domestic buildings.
The BPF submitted representations to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy in response to their consultation exploring the appropriate future level for minimum energy efficiency standards in privately rented non-domestic buildings. We expressed our support for the government’s preferred policy option of an EPC rating of B by a single backstop date of 2030.
We responded to the government (DfT) consultation on mandating the provision of electric vehicle charge points in residential and non-residential buildings.
The BPF response to FCA consultation on climate-related disclosures. Given the urgency and scale of the challenge we face in transitioning to a low-carbon economy, we welcome proposals to increase transparency which allow clients and consumers to make better informed choices, while remaining proportionate for firms. However, we call for further engagement with the FCA to ensure that rules and guidance work for the real estate sector.
The BPF response to the consultation on Future Homes Standard – changes to Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations for new dwellings.
The BPF comments on draft legislation: VAT (Reduced Rate) (Energy-Saving Materials) Order 2019
The BPF submitted representations to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in response to their consultation on proposed amendments to the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014. The amendments seek to ensure that, where technically feasible and cost-effective, final consumption metering devices are installed on heat and cooling networks and billing is based on consumption.
The BPF have submitted a response to the GLA’s Planning for London Programme Call for Evidence. This consultation is intended to inform the GLA’s early thinking around the next iteration of the London Plan.
