The UK’s Warmer Homes Plan represents a major step forward in decarbonising social housing, improving energy efficiency, and creating homes that are warmer, healthier and more affordable to run.
At Potter Raper, we understand that delivering these outcomes requires more than new technologies. It demands holistic thinking, rigorous quality assurance, and practical, coordinated delivery across every stage of a project. Sustainability is embedded in everything we do, and our approach aligns with our commitment to achieving net‑zero carbon.
Our Approach to Delivering Warmer, Greener Homes
To turn the ambitions of the Warmer Homes Plan into real, measurable outcomes, we apply three core principles that reflect both industry best practice and our own sustainability philosophy:
A holistic, fabric‑first approach grounded in the three pillars of sustainability
We balance environmental performance, cost‑effectiveness and social value, ensuring retrofit and new‑build solutions reduce energy demand, improve comfort and remain financially viable for clients and residents.
Data‑driven quality and compliance across every RIBA stage
Our multi‑discipline teams embed PAS 2035 principles, robust assessment, and rigorous quality assurance to ensure interventions are safe, effective and future‑proof. We support projects from early strategy through to post‑completion, ensuring compliance with environmental requirements and best practice.
Practical, achievable pathways to low‑carbon and net‑zero outcomes
We develop realistic EPC and carbon‑reduction strategies that reflect real‑world constraints, budgets and long‑term performance goals, ensuring every project delivers measurable, lasting impact.
Our integrated services, including Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Health & Safety, Sustainability and Clerk of Works, ensure every intervention is coordinated, compliant and future‑proofed.
Alongside this holistic approach, the Warmer Homes Plan reinforces the importance of core retrofit principles such as fabric‑first design, strong data and quality assurance, and compliance with PAS 2035. Achieving EPC C by 2030 remains a key national target, but the pathway to get there must be realistic, evidence‑based and tailored to each project’s constraints. By integrating these requirements into early design, cost planning and delivery strategies, we help ensure that low‑carbon outcomes are both achievable and long‑lasting.
Highlighted Projects Delivering Warmer, Low‑Carbon Homes
Burgoyne’s Depot – London Borough of Newham
A historic 1890 depot transformed into 48 Passivhaus‑certified homes, combining affordable rent and shared ownership. The scheme includes PVs, a living roof and retained historic structures, delivering sustainable, high‑quality homes with exceptionally low energy demand.
Birch Grove – United Trust Bank
Three high‑end detached net zero homes (6–7 bedrooms, approx. 400m² GIA) inspired by original farm architecture. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the homes feature solar panels, ASHPs and MVHR systems for sustainable, luxury living.
Thurrock Capital Works Programme – Thurrock Council
A 7-year Capital Works Programme, managing procurement and onsite delivery. Key measures included external façade encapsulation with EWI, high-performance low-e triple-glazed windows, and loft insulation upgrades, improving energy efficiency across the council’s housing stock.
Jerningham Court PAS2035 – Mulalley
33 purpose-built flats retrofitted under PAS 2035 standards to improve energy efficiency. The project targeted a heating demand of less than 90 kWh/m²/and EPC C, in line with SHDF Wave 2.1 requirements, providing cost-effective, low-carbon solutions for residents.
Axis-L&Q PAS2035 Retrofit Assessments – Axis Europe
Retrofit assessments and coordination across South London properties, supporting L&Q’s SHDF funding application. Measures balanced heritage conservation with carbon reduction, delivering energy-efficient upgrades in line with PAS2035 standards.
How We Support Clients Under the Warmer Homes Plan
Whether you’re navigating retrofit strategy, funding applications, programme delivery, or quality assurance, our multi‑discipline expertise ensures:
- Practical, buildable solutions
- Robust compliance with PAS 2035 and emerging standards
- Clear cost, risk and programme management
- High‑quality outcomes that stand the test of time
- Tailored strategies that balance environmental, economic and social priorities
We help clients turn policy into delivery, and delivery into long‑term performance.
Speak to Our Team
If you’re preparing for the Warmer Homes Plan or delivering retrofit and low‑carbon housing projects, we’re here to help.
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