April 2026

Part L 2026 is here

More build cost increases…. But there is some good news; It looks like the transitional and implementation period are a little more favourable. 
Get your sites registered by March 2027. 
Get your plot up to damp by March 2028. 
Note the slight change in requirement; the ground floor structure now has to be completed.Headlines?
I think the two major headlines beyond what housebuilders are already doing appear to be; 
ASHPs as we all thought. 
Larger quantum of PV - But the driving cost is usually the inverter so it’s just ensuring you have the roof space to meeting the 40% of floor area requirement.

Are you building in South Staffs Water?

Infrastructure charges have moved from £360 to £487 per plot. That’s a 35% increase.
The reasoning is simple.

Reinforcement spend is now being divided across fewer forecast connections as delivery slows. The same network cost, spread over fewer plots.On a 100 unit scheme that’s another £12,700 straight off the bottom line and an awkward conversation at a CVR, before you even look at connection cost increases. If you are reviewing site valuations this quarter, make sure your water numbers are current.

Thursday calls…

Adam we’ve got a bid due in 10 days. We need a constraints plan by Monday to brief a masterplan.*Puts down beer and opens AutoCAD*Constraints plan issued for Monday.Backed by 20+ datasets, third party services information and including a Technical Summary on the drawing sheet. Our Constraints plans aren’t only comprehensive, but they can get you out of jam if needed.We’re also now offering high-level technical summaries on a 48hr turn around. Technical reports in 5 days.

The above reflects our interpretation based on current guidance, emerging industry positions and live project experience. It should not be relied upon as formal advice and may change as further detail is released. Always carry out your own due diligence and seek project specific advice.