Building Regulations Part G2 standard of no more than 110 litres per person per day

Following the resolution of Water Neutrality, Horsham District Council increasingly applies planning conditions requiring new dwellings to achieve the optional Building Regulations Part G2 standard of no more than 110 litres per person per day. This condition is particularly common across developments within the Arun Valley catchment where the Local Planning Authority must ensure that additional water demand does not adversely affect the internationally protected Arun Valley SAC, SPA and Ramsar sites.

For many developments, this condition can prevent occupation until suitable evidence has been submitted and approved. H2Ogeo Ltd can provide a fixed-fee, quick-turnaround discharge of condition report to satisfy this requirement and help avoid unnecessary delays.

Why this Condition is Required?

The condition typically states:

“The dwelling(s) hereby permitted shall meet the optional requirement of Building Regulation G2 to limit the water usage of each dwelling to no more than 110 litres per person per day.”

This requirement is commonly imposed pursuant to Policy 37 and Policy 31 of the Horsham District Planning Framework and reflects the need to reduce water demand in order to protect sensitive habitats in the Arun Valley.

The Local Planning Authority will normally require a short technical report demonstrating that the proposed dwellings can achieve the 110 litres/person/day target using the Water Efficiency Calculator for New Dwellings under Part G of the Building Regulations.

How H2Ogeo Ltd Can Help?

H2Ogeo Ltd provides a straightforward, fixed-fee service to prepare and submit a water efficiency report suitable for discharge of this planning condition.

Our service includes:

• Review of the approved floor plans and dwelling schedule

• Review of the proposed sanitaryware, taps, showers, baths, WCs and appliances

• Completion of the Part G Water Efficiency Calculator for each dwelling type

• Identification of any changes required to meet the 110 litres/person/day target

• Preparation of a concise discharge of condition report in a format suitable for submission to the Local Planning Authority

• Provision of supporting calculations and specification schedule

The report is written specifically to address the wording of the planning condition and explain how the proposed dwellings comply with the optional Building Regulations Part G2 requirement.

Quick Turnaround and Fixed Fees

H2Ogeo Ltd understands that planning conditions often need to be discharged quickly to avoid delaying commencement or occupation.

We therefore offer:

• Fixed-fee quotations

• Rapid turnaround, typically within 2 to 5 working days of receiving the dwelling layouts and sanitaryware schedule

• Clear and concise reports prepared by an experienced hydrogeologist familiar with Horsham District Council requirements

• Advice on the most cost-effective way to achieve compliance if the initial specification exceeds 110 litres/person/day

For straightforward residential developments, we can often prepare the full discharge of condition package within a few days.

Experience in Horsham and the South East

H2Ogeo Ltd has extensive experience supporting developments across Horsham District and the wider South East, including work relating to water neutrality, water efficiency and planning conditions associated with the protection of the Arun Valley SAC, SPA and Ramsar sites.

We understand what Horsham District Council is looking for and can prepare a report tailored to the Local Planning Authority’s requirements, helping to minimise the risk of further information requests or delays.

If you need to discharge a condition requiring compliance with the 110 litres/person/day standard, H2Ogeo Ltd can provide a fast, fixed-fee solution.

To discuss your project or obtain a quotation, please contact H2Ogeo Ltd Today.