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Written question asked by Jayne Kirkham (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 2025 (named day). It was answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour) on Monday, 27 January 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings: Energy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to make it (a) easier and (b) cheaper for people who live in (i) listed buildings and (ii) conservation areas to make their homes more energy efficient.

Answer

The cross-government review of the barriers to adapt and retrofit listed buildings and homes in conservation areas (www.gov.uk/government/publications/adapting-historic-homes-for-energy-efficiency-a-review-of-the-barriers) was published in January 2024. This sets out the core challenges faced by homeowners and the actions government is taking to overcome barriers.

Changes to Permitted Development Rights in England, announced recently, will enable more air source heat pumps to be installed in homes, including those in conservation areas.

The Government has committed an initial £3.4bn over the next 3 years towards heat decarbonisation and household energy efficiency as part of the Warm Homes Plan. Further details will be set out in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25922
Session
2024-26
Related items
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Conservation areas Energy Listed buildings
Link
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