There is a growing trend among new build development of no‑waste, low‑carbon materials, high insulation, solar-ready designs, wildlife-friendly features—targeting net‑zero in-use homes by 2030. A lot of houseuilders are now installing triple glazig, heat-recovery, and EV charging in new developments

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In terms of future trends in this area balcony solar panels may soon be allowed for flats and rentals—a government plan aiming to triple UK solar capacity by 2030. Potential savings ~£500/year per household theguardian.com.

ammmmmmjmj Barratt Developments plans to build London flats to Passivhaus standards, reducing emissions by ~92% and heating bills by ~60% through airtight design and heat pumps thetimes.co.uk. with smaller builders (like Greencore Homes) increasingly lead in embodied-carbon-free, net-zero projects—complementing larger developers’ effort.

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Please feel free to contact us if you seek certifications like Passivhaus, Code Level 4/5, Zero Carbon Ready, or EPC A, and we can help with  key systems: airtightness testing, MVHR installation, heat-pumps, PV+battery sets. We camabout biodiversity features (nesting boxes, green corridors). We can also assist in checking local planning support: some areas incentivize future‑ready green homes. Please let us know if you want more information on a specific project, certifications, or financing options and how our Planning Cosultancy ad Architectural Services can deliver sustainale home improvements.

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