Moved by
Lord Teverson
93C: After Clause 25, insert the following new Clause—
“Zero carbon homes: annual report
(1) The Planning Inspectorate must, before 31 December 2017 and before that date in every subsequent calendar year, prepare a report on compliance with the zero carbon homes standard.
(2) A report under subsection (1) must include, as regards each preceding calendar period—
(a) the number of homes built to the zero carbon standard;
(b) the number of certificates issued as evidence of compliance with section 1(1A)(d) of the Building Act 1984 (power to make building regulations);
(c) the number of “suitable alternatives” made by people to whom the requirements under paragraph 7A(2) of Schedule 1 to that Act (building regulations);
(d) an analysis of the type of “suitable alternatives” made under that paragraph; and
(e) the number of instances of failure to comply with the provisions of that paragraph.
(3) The Planning Inspectorate must—
(a) present the report to the Secretary of State; and
(b) publish the report in a suitable format.
(4) The Secretary of State may give the Planning Inspectorate directions regarding—
(a) the form of a report under subsection (1); and
(b) the manner in which such a report must be prepared or sent.”