Energy performance Cert-listed building

marc3

I write as a landlord of an apmnt in a LISTED building.

New legislation this month on EPC's.

Fortunately -despite being an older stone property-i scrape in with a D grading.

That given-am i correct that as the property is in a listed building ,i do not need to produce an EPC anyway ?/exemption

marc3

can anyone provide a bit of advice/thoughts/info ?
appreciated if anyone does have some knowledge of this.

thanks in anticipation

G_M

See

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5832157/new-epc-rules-as-landlord-of-a-listed-property&highlight=epc+listed

and

The extent of the exclusion of listed buildings from the scope of the requirements is unclear. Likewise, in the case of dwellings located within conservation areas. The Regulations state that this exemption is "insofar as compliance with certain minimum energy efficiency requirements which would unacceptably alter their character or appearance". This exemption is based on a similarly worded exemption from the need to obtain an EPC. Clearly, if a listed building or dwelling within a conservation area does not have an EPC then the Regulations do not apply because only the existence of an EPC triggers the need to comply with the minimum standards. There is a widely held view that all listed buildings are exempt from the need to obtain an EPC, even if they are sold or let out, but, again, the exact scope of this exemption is not clear. The RLA has prepared a more detailed note on this complex subject.

Notwithstanding the above, for the purposes of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Regulations, if the property has been sold or let since the EPC requirements were first introduced and the property does have an EPC, you should assume the Regulations apply and that the minimum E standard must be attained, subject to any relevant, registered exemption. You should consult with your local planning authority to see what alterations would be acceptable to them. If you cannot obtain listed building consent, then the consents exemption can be relied upon so long as it is registered.

https://www.rla.org.uk/landlord/guides/minimum-energy-efficiency-standards.shtml