Heating and window replacement
Note: *It is the landlord’s responsibility to establish whether planning permission is required for window replacement in a listed building or a property located in a conservation area and to obtain any necessary consent before applying.
| Measure | Percentage of cost / maximum grant contribution | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electric storage heaters | 50 percent / £2500 |
Storage heaters must be high-heat retention models. All parts of the property must be adequately heated, with secondary direct acting heating (e.g. fixed panel heaters, fitted with timer and thermostat control) in areas that are not suitable for storage heaters 90 percent of heat should be provided at the off-peak rate Heating system must be designed with regard to the TEHVA guide Wiring must be upgraded as necessary and a dual tariff meter provided Insulation must be upgraded as considered necessary by the Council |
| Renewable heating systems | 50 percent / £5000 |
The Council will consider any proposals for a heating system using renewable energy on a case-by-case basis. Suitable examples being: Ground or air source heat pump providing full space and hot water requirements for the property New electric boiler in conjunction with solar panels and/or solar heating systems Evidence of projected energy efficiency may be required (e.g. from a competent energy assessor), particularly where the proposed works involve unfamiliar or new technology. |
| *Replacement of single-glazed windows with double-glazed | 25 percent / £1000 |
Replacement of single-glazed windows (including patio or French doors but excluding other doors) with Building Regulation compliant double-glazed units. On completion of the works, all windows in the dwelling must be building regulation compliant double-glazed units. New windows must incorporate trickle vents. |
| *Replacement of defective double-glazed windows | 25 percent / £500 |
Replacement of defective double-glazed units (that cannot be adequately repaired) with building regulation compliant unit(s). New windows must incorporate trickle vents. |