Energy Efficiency and Traditional Homes

This Historic England Advice Note provides essential guidance for enhancing energy efficiency in traditional homes, balancing the preservation of heritage significance with energy-saving initiatives. It advocates a holistic "whole building approach" to retrofitting, ensuring that improvements are effective, sustainable, and compatible with modern living standards.
Created: 17 June 2024
Last Reviewed: 11 October 2024
Contents
Introduction
Context and Objectives
Strategies and Recommendations
Practical Guidance and Tools
Future Directions

Introduction

This guidance is designed to assist various stakeholders, including homeowners, local authorities, architects, and consultants, in making informed decisions about energy improvements in traditional homes. It aligns with national policy frameworks and aims to integrate energy efficiency measures while safeguarding the historic environment.

Context and Objectives

Purpose of the Guidance

The advice note supports compliance with heritage legislation, policies in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), and related Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). It emphasizes the importance of sustainable energy management in the context of climate emergency declarations and aims to prolong the lifespan and usability of England’s older housing stock.

Target Audience

This guidance is essential for:

  • Architects, surveyors, project managers, and energy advisors

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