The Code for Sustainable Homes is a national standard relating to the design and construction of sustainable homes. In the short-term, compliance with the Code is voluntary, but the Government is considering making this mandatory in the future.
The Code measures the sustainability of a home against design categories including energy, water, waste and pollution. The overall sustainability performance of the home is then rated on a scale from one to six stars, depending on the extent to which it has achieved Code standards. A six star home is the highest level, representing a “zero carbon home”, one where there are no net emissions of carbon dioxide from all energy use in the home.
High Peak Borough Council expects new homes in the borough to meet the three star level of the Code.
Further information about the Code for Sustainable Homes can be found on the Communities and Local Government website. (External website**)
**Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.