A guide to Making Historic Buildings More Energy Efficient
In April 2025, the council’s Cabinet approved the Guide to Making Historic Buildings More Energy Efficient. This sits alongside the Net Zero Carbon Advice Note in trying to help explore opportunities to improve the energy efficiency of homes.
What is the Guide to Making Historic Buildings More Energy Efficient?
The Guide to Making Historic Buildings More Energy Efficient is intended as a summary of measures that occupants of historic buildings can consider to make their buildings more energy efficient and reduce carbon emissions. The aim is to assist owners and occupiers of traditional buildings within the Test Valley to identify what appropriate opportunities there may be to enhance the energy efficiency of their buildings and contribute to renewable and low carbon energy generation.
What does it include?
The guide covers energy efficiency and retrofit enhancements to roofs, walls, floors, doors and windows, and also covers renewable and low carbon technology enhancements such as solar panels, heating systems and electric vehicle charging points. In relation to each of these, information is provided on whether consents may be needed and things to consider if you are looking to undertake such works. The final section provides information of where to find someone to advise on these works.
This guide is for information only and does not have any status in the determination of planning applications or applications for listed building consent.
For further information on building preservation, conservation and listed building please visit -Historical sites and Conservation areas | Test Valley Borough Council