Background

- The Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) is a Government developed environmental assessment method for rating and certifying the performance of new homes.

- There are 6 Code Levels above nil rating:

     - nil rating is equivalent to the Building Regulations performance

     - Code Level 6 is a zero-carbon dwelling

Why do you need it?

     - from 1st May 2008 all new homes must obtain a Code Certificate

     (which currently may be nil rated)

     - Some Planning Authorities will require a certain Code Level

     for planning permission

     - Affordable Housing's funding mechanism requires certain Code Levels

     (currently minimum Code Level 3)

     - It is also a way of demonstrating the sustainable principles of a development

     for corporate or marketing purposes.

see CSH Information and Criteria of Legislation for further information

Details updated: Jan 2009

Our Services

- Provision of Code for Sustainable Homes Assessments

- Preliminary and detailed design advice and consultancy on pragmatic ways of attaining the required Code Level

- Construction phase monitoring and final certification

- Overall management of the CSH process

- SAP Ratings as required for CSH and Building Regulations

- Feasibility Studies and Design Solutions taking CSH into account

- Advice on available Grants and Financing options