Energy & Carbon Statement

Part L 2021, Future Homes Standard, and energy hierarchy assessment for planning

Building Details

Development Type *

Number of Units / Buildings *

Total Floorspace (GIA, sqm) *

Number of Storeys *

Building Form *

Policy Compliance Target *

Be Lean: Energy Demand Reduction

Wall U-Value (W/m²K)

Roof U-Value (W/m²K)

Floor U-Value (W/m²K)

Window U-Value (W/m²K)

Airtightness (m³/h/m²)

MVHR with >90% Heat Recovery

Thermal Bridging Strategy

100% LED Lighting Installation

Be Clean: Efficient Supply

Primary Heating System

Hot Water Strategy

Heating Controls

Be Green: Renewable Energy

Solar PV Installed (kWp)

Roof Area Available for PV (sqm)

Battery Storage System Installed

Small-Scale Wind Turbine

Other Renewable (Biomass, etc.)

Be Seen: Monitoring & Reporting

Energy Metering Strategy

Post-Occupancy Energy Monitoring Committed

Annual Energy Reporting to LPA

About this tool: Energy Statement

Energy hierarchy assessment (Be Lean/Clean/Green/Seen) — Part L 2021 compliance, CO₂ reduction calculations, EPC estimates, and renewable energy sizing.

When to use it

Required for major applications in most authorities. Also needed where local plan policies set carbon reduction targets beyond Building Regulations.

Policy and guidance it draws on

Building Regs Part L 2021, Local Plan energy policies

Part of Environmental Intelligence

Use these tools when preparing technical reports and compliance documentation. Many of these are validation requirements — submit without them and your application will be returned. Use the Validation Pre-Flight tool to check which ones you actually need.

Guidance to help you prepare — not formal planning advice. Check the current policy text and your council's local plan before relying on it.