Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 7
7
Rejected
Paragraph: 56
Mandate post-occupancy evaluation for all measures taken under Building Regulations Part O.
Recommendation
We recommend that measures taken under Part O should be subject to post-occupancy evaluation within the first year of their installation.
Government Response Summary
The government rejected the recommendation for post-occupancy evaluation under Part O, stating there are no current plans for its inclusion. However, they are seeking feedback through a call for evidence on potential omissions or issues, which may inform future updates.
Paragraph Reference:
56
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
As part of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation, we are running a call for evidence on Part O. While there are no current plans to include post-occupancy evaluation for measures taken under Part O, we have asked a question about whether there is anything missing from the current scope of Part O. As referenced in our response to the recommendation at paragraph 54, we would like to understand which elements of Part O should be prioritised for review and would benefit from research and analysis to better understand any omissions or issues. This will then be used to inform any update to Part O and the Approved Document O over the longer term.