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Subject: Green Homes Grant

Reference: LBR-FOI-00528

information regarding wall installation under the Green Homes Grant

I have applied for and qualified for this grant through Richmond Council now I need to understand the restrictions regarding external wall insulation.

Response

Full Disclosure - 17 February 2023

Details on eligibility and the types of works that can be carried out under Green Homes Grant can be found here:

https://www.richmond.gov.uk/news/press_office/campaigns_and_events/climate_emergency/green_homes_grant/green_homes_grant_faqs

External Wall Insulation is a measure that can be provided through Green Homes Grant. A survey will be carried on your property which will produce a Whole House Plan that sets out options for improving the energy efficiency of your property. This will include whether External Wall Insulation is an appropriate improvement that can be made under Green Homes Grant. Every property is different, so it is not guaranteed that External Wall Insulation will be recommended.

In terms of restrictions, External Wall Insulation can be expensive depending on the property, so this may be restricted if the cost goes over the spend that can be allocated under Green Homes Grant - the average spend per property should be £10k for owner occupied properties. There may also be the need for planning permission depending on whether you live in a conservation area or if your property has an Article 4 direction on it. More information on planning permission can be found here:

https://www.richmond.gov.uk/make_a_planning_application#step1

Planning application costs will be covered under Green Homes Grant.

Please note that our responses were accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of release, and have not subsequently been updated. This information should be considered an historical record only.