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Demolition and Redevelopment or Retrofit

Published On: 4th April 2026

Research was commissioned by MHCLG between September and November 2024 to understand how planning policy and guidance supports decision-making on the demolition or retrofit of buildings.

The report by Verian on that research is here. There is strong support for clearer national guidance, standardised carbon assessment methods, fiscal measures such as VAT harmonisation to incentivise retrofit, and mandating consideration of retrofit in planning applications.

Stakeholders highlighted challenges including Local Authority resource constraints and skills gaps in retrofit delivery.

The Government has not indicated yet the next steps.

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