Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to encourage developers to offer optional eco-friendly extras in new-build properties.

Building regulations set stretching minimum standards including on sustainability issues like energy efficiency and water efficiency. However developers can build to higher standards if they choose. The Government is always encouraged to see developers aspire to build to standards beyond building regulations where they choose to do so.