Are building regulations increasing damp, decay and causing health issues to occupants of traditional and historic buildings?

Anthony Gwynne
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Anthony Gwynne: Building Control Surveyor (BSR Class 3G and 4 Registered Building Inspector), UK

Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, 2025, vol. 14, issue 1, 37-49

Abstract: There are industry concerns that changes to Approved Document L of the Building Regulations 2010 that came into force in England on 15th June, 2022, have little regard for the thermal improvement of traditional and historic buildings. This uplift in the regulations is a stepping stone approach by government to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. We can expect more government changes to the Building Regulations in 2025 to achieve further carbon emission improvements of up to 80 per cent. This paper posits that, without proper guidance in the Approved Documents, we will see ever-increasing dampness and deterioration in our traditional and historic buildings built with solid walls, causing health issues for those who occupy them. This article is also included in The Business & Management Collection which can be accessed at https://hstalks.com/business/.

Keywords: Building Regulations; Approved Documents; England; net zero carbon; dampness; deterioration; health issues; traditional and historic buildings (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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