4: Sustainability information for newly built homes

The Code for Sustainable Homes measures the environmental impact of a new home against nine categories. The code requirements only apply to new homes where a local council has received a building notice, initial notice or full plans application after 1 May 2008.

Newly built homes must have either:

• a certificate (or interim certificate) showing the sustainability of the home assessed against the standards under the Code for Sustainable Homes
  
• a nil-rated certificate where the property has not been assessed against the Code