Housing quango director says a ‘live conversation’ is underway about bringing in energy efficiency rules, as Homes England is considering bringing in tough new sustainability standards for the homes produced by its partners or on its land.
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…‘live conversation’ about whether the agency needed to ask development partners…
Building UK writes:
The possibility of new stretching standards is being considered as part of a major review of the housing quango being conducted by its new chairman, former Argent boss Peter Freeman.
In an exclusive interview, Stephen Kinsella (pictured), the agency’s chief land and development officer, told Housing Today there was a “live conversation” about whether the agency needed to ask development partners to produce homes to higher environmental standards than those called for by building regulations.
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