Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Deferred
Expand urban green space by requiring local authorities to protect green spaces and use framework.
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government take action to expand urban green space, particularly in disadvantaged areas. At a minimum these actions ought to include: (i) introducing a statutory requirement on local authorities to protect green space; (ii) mandating local authorities in urban areas to use the Green Infrastructure Framework; and (iii) introducing measures to incentivise the installation of green roofs as new build or retrofit on appropriate residential or business premises. (Paragraph 36) The built environment
Government Response Summary
The government states it is running a call for evidence on Part O of the Building Regulations, specifically regarding its application to material changes of use, to inform future reviews and updates. This does not address expanding urban green space, statutory requirements for protection, mandating the Green Infrastructure Framework, or incentivising green roofs.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
As part of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation, we are running a call for evidence on Part O. One of the questions posed in this call for evidence is whether Part O should apply when there is a material change of use (i.e., a conversion). We are using this call for evidence to better understand any omissions or issues with Part O. Responses will then be used to inform and prioritise reviews and updates to different elements of Part O.