. If you are unsure, you can contact us.Our key role is to supply advice to owners on how best to look after their buildings. See:
We are also happy to visit your building and offer on-site advice, and this can be arranged by contacting your Area Senior Conservation Architect as indicated on this map (.PDF 298Kb). If you are unsure, you can contact us.
NIEA Guidance Booklet on Building Regulations and Energy Efficiency (.PDF 337Kb)
We have recently published a guide to historic buildings and energy efficiency. The guide considers in detail the impact of increased building control regulations upon historic buildings. A significantly strengthened 'Part F' which deals with the Conservation of Fuel and Power will be published by the Government in November 2006.
The regulations seek to achieve a 40% improvement over current standards. Elements in existing buildings which will be 'substantially replaced as part of the works' or a material change of use could trigger the requirements.
However historic buildings will be given special consideration. A balance can be struck between the needs of improved energy efficiency and changes which may reduce the special character of listed buildings.