Energy/Sustainability Statements

Energy/Sustainability Statements from GC Reports

An Energy/Sustainability Statement is a vital document required to demonstrate how a proposed development will meet local planning policies and national carbon reduction targets. It outlines the predicted energy consumption and carbon emissions of a project, ensuring the design aligns with the sustainable development goals of the modern built environment.

To achieve compliance with Building Regulations and local planning requirements, it must be proved that the proposed building’s overall energy performance and environmental impact meet or exceed specific “Target” benchmarks, typically following the “Energy Hierarchy” of lean, clean, and green design.

What We Deliver

At GC Reports, we provide comprehensive Energy/Sustainability Statements that use detailed methodology to demonstrate the viability of your project. We assess the architectural specifications and mechanical systems of the dwelling to ensure your project complies with local planning policies and building regulations.

This involves a meticulous assessment of the entire project, combining the proposed building fabric with the specified mechanical services to calculate a precise energy profile. We perform detailed energy assessments to determine the actual carbon footprint of your specific design and establish the mandatory performance targets required to satisfy local planning policy. By providing a thorough report that includes all necessary data, such as the Dwelling Emission Rate and Dwelling Primary Energy Rate, we deliver the technical proof required to show that your project’s actual performance aligns with all regulatory and local authority benchmarks.

Why Energy/Sustainability Statements are Essential​

A professional Energy/Sustainability Statement ensures that the entire project is considered holistically from the outset. By analysing the project as a whole, we provide an accurate roadmap for compliance. This allows for strategic decisions to be made regarding materials and technologies early in the process, ensuring the project passes through planning and complies with local and national policies to prevent costly redesigns later in the project.

As a result, you can be confident that the statement you receive will be precise and robust, ensuring that Planning Officers and Building Control accept the report as the definitive evidence required to sign the project off under Part L of the Building Regulations.