Energy Statements
Detailed Energy Statements for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, combining energy calculations, carbon-reduction analysis and practical design recommendations to support planning applications.
Energy Strategy Support for Planning Applications
An Energy Statement explains how a proposed development will reduce energy demand and carbon emissions through efficient building design, suitable building services and, where appropriate, low or zero-carbon technologies.
One Stop Consult coordinates experienced energy and sustainability consultants to complete the necessary design-stage SAP or SBEM calculations, assess the proposed specification and prepare a clear report for the Planning Authority and project team.
The statement can demonstrate how the development responds to relevant planning policy and identify practical opportunities to improve energy performance before the design is finalised.
When Is an Energy Statement Required?
Requirements vary between Planning Authorities, development types and local policy areas.
Major Residential Schemes
Housing and apartment developments where planning policy requires evidence of reduced energy demand and carbon emissions.
Commercial Development
Offices, retail, industrial, leisure and other non-domestic projects requiring an energy and carbon strategy.
Mixed-Use Projects
Developments containing both residential and commercial elements, often requiring a coordinated assessment approach.
Local Carbon Policies
Applications within authorities that set specific carbon-reduction, renewable-energy or energy-efficiency targets.
Planning Conditions
Developments where an approved energy strategy must be submitted or updated before construction progresses.
Sustainability-Led Projects
Projects requiring a formal record of proposed energy measures, renewable technologies and expected carbon savings.
The Energy Hierarchy
Energy Statements commonly follow an energy hierarchy that prioritises reducing demand before considering efficient systems and renewable-energy generation.
This helps demonstrate that the design has taken a logical, fabric-led approach rather than relying solely on bolt-on technologies.
What the Energy Statement May Include
The exact content is tailored to the development, available design information and relevant planning policy.
Policy Review
Summary of the relevant national and local planning requirements affecting the proposed development.
Baseline Energy Performance
Review of the development's anticipated performance using design-stage SAP or SBEM calculations.
Fabric-Efficiency Measures
Description of insulation, glazing, airtightness, thermal bridging and other measures that reduce energy demand.
Building-Services Strategy
Assessment of heating, cooling, ventilation, hot water, lighting and controls relevant to the scheme.
Renewable-Energy Options
Review of suitable technologies such as solar PV, heat pumps or other low and zero-carbon systems.
Carbon-Reduction Summary
Estimated improvement achieved by the proposed measures, together with any further design recommendations.
Measures That May Be Considered
Recommendations depend on the building type, site constraints, planning target and technical feasibility.
Improved Building Fabric
Enhanced insulation, reduced air leakage, improved glazing and well-considered thermal-bridge details.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Low-carbon heating and hot-water systems where suitable for the building and wider design strategy.
Solar Photovoltaics
On-site electricity generation using roof or site-mounted solar PV panels.
Mechanical Ventilation
Efficient ventilation strategies, including heat recovery where appropriate to the project.
Efficient Lighting and Controls
Low-energy lighting, zoning, occupancy controls and suitable system-management measures.
Passive Design Measures
Orientation, glazing design, daylight, shading and other measures that can reduce heating, cooling and lighting demand.
How the Energy Statement Process Works
The assessment begins with a review of the development proposal, planning requirement and available design information.
Requirement Review
Confirm the relevant planning policy, project scope and reporting target.
Design Information
Gather drawings, specifications, proposed services and available energy calculations.
Energy Modelling
Complete the appropriate SAP or SBEM assessment and establish the design baseline.
Options Review
Assess realistic fabric, building-services and renewable measures for the scheme.
Final Statement
Issue a clear report setting out the strategy, calculations, anticipated savings and recommendations.
Information Required for a Quotation
Provide the full site address, a description of the proposed development and the latest architectural drawings.
The relevant planning-policy wording, validation requirement or planning condition should also be supplied, together with any available construction specifications, SAP or SBEM calculations and building-services information.
Energy Statements for Residential and Commercial Development
The report and calculation approach are adapted to the type and scale of the proposed development.
Nationwide Energy Statement Service
One Stop Consult coordinates Energy Statements for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments throughout mainland UK. The assessment is tailored to the relevant Planning Authority, project type and available design information.
Other Services Your Project May Require
Energy Statements are often coordinated alongside calculations, planning and wider sustainability services.
Important Energy Statement Information
Energy Statement requirements vary between Planning Authorities and individual applications. The calculations, targets and recommended measures depend on the agreed scope, planning policy and design information available at the relevant project stage. One Stop Consult provides consultancy and coordination support through its specialist energy and sustainability consultant network.
Energy Statement FAQs
What is an Energy Statement?
An Energy Statement explains how a development will reduce energy demand and carbon emissions through its building fabric, services and renewable or low-carbon technologies.
Is an Energy Statement required for every planning application?
No. Requirements depend on the Planning Authority, development size, local policy and application type. The relevant validation checklist or planning policy should be reviewed.
Does the Energy Statement include SAP or SBEM calculations?
It commonly uses design-stage SAP calculations for dwellings or SBEM calculations for non-domestic buildings, depending on the agreed scope.
Can the report assess renewable-energy options?
Yes. Suitable measures such as solar PV, heat pumps and other low or zero-carbon technologies can be reviewed where relevant to the project.
When should the Energy Statement be prepared?
It should normally be prepared during the planning or early design stage so that recommended measures can be incorporated before the specification is finalised.
Can you help update an existing Energy Statement?
Yes. Send the previous report, updated drawings, revised specification and any Planning Authority comments so the required changes can be reviewed.
Do you provide Energy Statements nationwide?
Yes. We coordinate suitable energy and sustainability consultants for eligible projects throughout mainland UK.
Request Your Free Energy Statement Quote
Complete the form below with the site address, proposed development and current project stage. Upload any available drawings, specifications, energy calculations and planning requirements so our team can review the project and coordinate an appropriate quotation.