South East
MEES 2031 exposure in Dover
27 of the 40 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Dover with an EPC are rated C to E: 924k sq ft (85,823 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Dover in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 924k sq ft85,823 m² in 27 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 2 buildings41k sq ft (3,828 m²), below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 11 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 73%Of 40 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Dover has the 258th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 43rd most of 64 in the South East.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Dover40 buildings28%68%
- South East5,119 buildings37%62%
- England and Wales38,148 buildings30%67%
Latest certificate per building from the government's EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026. Industrial and warehouse uses (B2 and B8), floor area over 1,000 m² as declared on the EPC; 1 m² is 10.7639 sq ft. How we count it
What stands out in Dover
Compared with the other 63 local authorities in the South East and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- Its share of buildings rated F or G (5%) is the 3rd highest of 64 local authorities in the South East.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 52% or 477k sq ft (44,298 m²), is in 22 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 15 of its 29 buildings rated C to G (52%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 8 have already lapsed.
- 3 of its 12 C-rated buildings (25%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 59k sq ft (5,437 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- General industrial (B2) makes up 55% of its buildings over 1,000 m², against 42% across England and Wales.
- 28% of its buildings are heated mainly by oil, LPG or biomass, against 6% across England and Wales.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 9 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 6 for a marketed sale, 15 in all: the 15th fewest of 64 local authorities in the South East.
- The recommendation lodged most often on its certificates rated C to G is “Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit” (EPC-L5), on 23 of 29 buildings.
Every rating, A+ to G
Dover's 40 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² by latest EPC rating, beside the South East and the whole of England and Wales.
By latest EPC rating
Share is of buildings over 1,000 m² in each area.
| Rating | Buildings | Floor area | Share | South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 3% | 2% |
| A | 3 | 195k sq ft18,082 m² | 8% | 13% | 10% |
| B | 8 | 305k sq ft28,365 m² | 20% | 22% | 19% |
| C | 12 | 404k sq ft37,514 m² | 30% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 12 | 471k sq ft43,723 m² | 30% | 21% | 22% |
| E | 3 | 49k sq ft4,586 m² | 8% | 6% | 9% |
| F | 2 | 41k sq ft3,828 m² | 5% | 1% | 1% |
| G | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 1% | 2% |
Within 10 points of B
Rated C with an asset rating of 51 to 60. Band B ends at 50.
3 buildings
Of 12 rated C (25%), with 59k sq ft (5,437 m²) of floorspace. England and Wales: 37% of C-rated buildings.
By building size
Floor area as declared on the EPC.
| Floor area | Buildings | Rated B or better | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1,000 to 5,000 m² | 32 | 25%8 of 32 | 477k sq ft44,298 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 6 | 33%2 of 6 | 330k sq ft30,697 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 2 | 50%1 of 2 | 117k sq ft10,828 m² |
Certificates and lettings
An EPC lasts 10 years, and a valid one is needed to let or sell. We estimate expiry as the lodgement date plus 10 years.
When the certificates lapse
Buildings over 1,000 m², by when their latest EPC lapses, at 30 Sep 2026.
| EPC lapses | All buildings | Rated C to G | C to G floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Already lapsed | 9 | 8 | 330k sq ft30,612 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 1 | 1 | 63k sq ft5,849 m² |
| In 2028 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2029 | 6 | 3 | 71k sq ft6,589 m² |
| In 2030 | 3 | 3 | 96k sq ft8,902 m² |
| 2031 or later | 21 | 14 | 406k sq ft37,699 m² |
New EPCs in the last year
Industrial and warehouse buildings of any size whose latest EPC was lodged in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, by the reason on the certificate.
- To let
- 9buildings
- Marketed sale
- 6buildings
- New build
- 0buildings
- Other reasons
- 2buildings
17 in all: 53% to let, against 56% across England and Wales. How the daily feed works
Uses, heating and recommendations
What the buildings are used for, how they're heated, and what assessors recommended on the certificates of those rated C to G.
By use
Use from the EPC's property type.
| Use | Buildings | B or better | C to E | F or G | C to E floor area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage and distribution (B8) | 18 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 541k sq ft50,277 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 22 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 383k sq ft35,546 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 19 | 48% | 53% |
| Grid supplied electricity | 8 | 20% | 37% |
| Oil | 7 | 18% | 4% |
| Biomass | 2 | 5% | 1% |
| LPG | 2 | 5% | 1% |
| Other | 2 | 5% | 4% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 29 buildings rated C to G, in the register's wording. A recommendation is the assessor's, not a requirement.
- 01
Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit.
EPC-L5. On 23 of 29 buildings (79%)
- 02
Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required.
EPC-L7. On 19 of 29 buildings (66%)
- 03
Consider installing solar water heating.
EPC-R3. On 16 of 29 buildings (55%)
- 04
In some spaces, the solar gain limit defined in the NCM is exceeded, which might cause overheating. Consider solar control measures such as the application of reflective coating or shading devices to windows.
EPC-V1. On 16 of 29 buildings (55%)
- 05
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 15 of 29 buildings (52%)
How Dover compares
Dover has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 73% of its buildings over 1,000 m² are below B, against 63% across the South East and 70% nationally.
Against the region and the country
| Area | Over 1,000 m² | Rated C to E | C to E floor area | Rated F or G | Share below B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 40 | 27 | 924k sq ft85,823 m² | 2 | 73% |
| South East | 5,119 | 3,153 | 101.6m sq ft9,439,390 m² | 66 | 63% |
| England and Wales | 38,148 | 25,619 | 1.01bn sq ft94,020,657 m² | 1,037 | 70% |
What the 2031 proposal means
In June 2026 the government said it intends that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 m² reach EPC B from 2031, where cost effective. It needs secondary legislation, so for now it's a proposal, not law. What the proposal means
C to E: fine today, short of B
Dover has 27 buildings over 1,000 m² rated C to E. They meet today's E minimum, but would fall short of B if the proposal becomes law while they're let.F or G: below the minimum already
2 buildings in Dover are rated F or G. If let, they already need an improvement or a registered exemption under today's rules.Where cost effective, and only when let
The 7-year payback test and the exemptions remain. Owner-occupied buildings are counted too, as an EPC can't say whether a building is let. Local weights and measures authorities enforce the rules. MEES in plain EnglishRatings change at renewal
15 of Dover's buildings rated C to G have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031. Each needs a new certificate before it's let or sold, and the new rating may differ.
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