Temporary building (C)

TEMPORARY BUILDING


When is a building deemed to be temporary? From the perspective of Energy Assessment, if the planning consent for the erection of a temporary building is for a period of two years or less, then it can been deemed temporary. Any longer period is regarded as semi permanent and an EPC will be required if the building is marketed for sale or to let.


What happens if a temporary building did not receive planning permissions but it is now being offered for sale or to let? An EPC will be required unless it can be demonstrated that the building is for demolition/removal AND the conditions for exemption from the requirement for an EPC in respect of  buildings due to be demolished will be met by ALL of the following :-


1) The building will be sold or rented out only with vacant possession (i.e., no persons or business in occupation).

2) The building is suitable for demolition.

3) Following demolition, the resulting site will be suitable for redevelopment.

4) All relevant planning permissions, listed building consents and conservation area consents exist in relation to the demolition.

5) You believe, on reasonable grounds, that a prospective buyer or tenant intends to demolish the building

(e.g. on evidence of an application for planning permission).

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Don't forget, we're not lawyers and that you should seek specialist advice to confirm what is offered here in good faith but which may not be specific to your circumstances or which may have been changed by other legislation and guidance of which we may not be aware.
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Whist these notes will address most generic situations there will be other situations which require additional information.

We're always happy to discuss particular circumstances and to share our experience with you. We may also engage with our Scheme Help Desk and other assessors to see if they have experience relevant to your situation. The important thing is that you get an answer where and as soon as possible.
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