Planning & Energy Compliance Support
Part L compliance, energy statements for planning, pre-purchase reviews and upgrade feasibility studies for properties across West Mayo.
Our Services
Energy Compliance Across the Planning & Property Lifecycle
From planning application support to pre-purchase due diligence, Homecert provides the technical energy documentation that protects your project.
Part L Compliance Guidance
Part L of the Irish Building Regulations sets minimum energy performance requirements for new dwellings and significant extensions. We provide Part L compliance guidance to architects, developers and self-builders across West Mayo, including review of proposed fabric specifications, heating system selection and renewables.
Energy Statements for Planning
Many planning authorities, including Mayo County Council, now require an energy statement or sustainable design statement as part of a planning application, particularly for new builds and significant extensions. We prepare clear, professionally presented energy statements demonstrating compliance with national energy policy.
Pre-Purchase Energy Reviews
Buying a property in West Mayo? Our pre-purchase energy review gives you a clear, independent picture of the property’s current energy performance and the likely cost of bringing it to a modern standard. Particularly valuable for older properties where energy spend is a real consideration for buyers.
Upgrade Feasibility Studies
Planning a retrofit? Our upgrade feasibility studies model the impact of proposed energy improvements — insulation, heating upgrades, renewables — on your current BER rating and projected energy spend. We help homeowners prioritise upgrades for maximum impact and identify SEAI grant eligibility.
Part L Explained
Understanding Part L Building Regulations
Part L of the Building Regulations (Conservation of Fuel and Energy — Dwellings) sets the minimum energy performance standard for new houses and extensions in Ireland. The current regulations, introduced in 2019, require new dwellings to achieve a minimum A2 BER — approximately 25 kWh/m²/yr primary energy demand.
This is assessed using the DEAP methodology and verified by a BER assessor at design stage and on completion. For extensions, the regulations require that the extension does not worsen the overall energy performance of the dwelling by more than a specified threshold.
Failure to comply with Part L can result in planning enforcement action and complications on property sale. Homecert provides early-stage compliance guidance that prevents costly errors at design stage.
- ✓Design stage energy modelling and specification review
- ✓Heating system and renewables selection advice
- ✓Compliance certificate on completion
- ✓Liaison with architects and contractors throughout
FAQ
Planning & Compliance Questions
Planning authorities in Ireland increasingly request energy statements as part of applications for new dwellings and extensions. Mayo County Council may require this as a condition of planning, particularly for larger developments. We advise you to confirm with your planning consultant or architect whether one is required for your specific application.
Our pre-purchase energy review provides a detailed assessment of the property’s current energy performance, an estimate of annual energy spend based on the existing condition, identification of the main areas of energy loss, and a roadmap of upgrades with indicative costs and potential grant funding available. It is not a structural survey but focuses specifically on energy performance.
Yes. We work alongside architects, contractors and developers on new build and retrofit projects across West Mayo. We can integrate into your project team at design stage to provide energy compliance input, reducing the risk of compliance issues on completion. Contact us to discuss project-based arrangements.
In most cases we can produce an energy statement within 3–5 working days of receiving the necessary project information — drawings, site location and proposed specifications. For urgent planning submissions, call us directly to discuss a faster turnaround.
Need Planning or Compliance Support?
We work with homeowners, architects and developers across West Mayo.