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housebuilding & self build future homes standard 2026


what developers, housebuilders and contractors need to know


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While the headline changes, such as the end of gas boilers and the introduction of mandatory solar PV, have received significant attention, the reality is that the Future Homes Standard will affect almost every aspect of residential design and construction. With Whitecode Consulting having


recently delivered a series of presentations on the new regulations to developers and contractors across the UK, one thing has


become clear: there is considerable interest in understanding what the changes mean in practice and what organisations should be doing now to prepare. Phased developments will require careful planning One of the most significant changes introduced through the Future Homes Standard is the way transitional arrangements will operate. Historically, many developers have been


able to secure approvals for a scheme and continue building subsequent phases under the same set of regulations for several years. Following on from the transitional arrangements introduced in 2021, this will no longer be possible. For non-high-rise residential buildings,


projects will have until March 2027 to submit applications under the current regulations. However, any plots that have not commenced before March


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