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MEES 2031 exposure in Hart
11 of the 25 industrial and warehouse buildings over 1,000 m² in Hart with an EPC are rated C to E: 341k sq ft (31,650 m²) of floorspace that meets today's E minimum but falls short of the proposed EPC B standard.
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Hart in figures
EPC register, snapshot 30 Sep 2026
- Rated C to E
- 341k sq ft31,650 m² in 11 buildings
- Rated F or G
- 0 buildingsNone below today's E minimum
- Rated A+ to B
- 14 buildingsAlready at the proposed standard
- Share below B
- 44%Of 25 buildings over 1,000 m². England and Wales: 70%
Hart has the 305th most floorspace rated C to E of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 60th most of 64 in the South East.
EPC rating mix
Share of buildings over 1,000 m², by latest EPC rating
- Hart25 buildings56%44%
- 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 Hart
Compared with the other 63 local authorities in the South East and with England and Wales, from the same EPC register snapshot.
- None of its buildings over 1,000 m² is rated F or G, as in 30 of the other 63 local authorities in the South East.
- Most of its floorspace rated C to E, 83% or 284k sq ft (26,344 m²), is in 10 buildings of 1,000 to 5,000 m².
- 8 of its 11 buildings rated C to G (73%) have an EPC that has lapsed or is estimated to lapse before 2031, against 54% across England and Wales; 2 have already lapsed.
- 3 of its 4 C-rated buildings (75%) have an asset rating of 51 to 60, within 10 points of band B: 90k sq ft (8,336 m²) of floorspace. Across England and Wales it's 37%.
- Its storage and distribution buildings are likelier to meet B (63%) than its general industrial ones (44%).
- More of its buildings are heated mainly by grid electricity (52%) than by gas (36%); across England and Wales gas leads, 53% to 37%.
- In the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026, 5 industrial and warehouse buildings of any size here had an EPC lodged to be let and 1 for a marketed sale, 6 in all: the 3rd fewest of 64 local authorities in the South East.
- Two recommendations are joint most common on its certificates rated C to G, each on 9 of 11 buildings: “Consider replacing T8 lamps with retrofit T5 conversion kit” (EPC-L5) and “Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required” (EPC-L7).
Every rating, A+ to G
Hart's 25 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+ | 6 | 111k sq ft10,292 m² | 24% | 3% | 2% |
| A | 6 | 129k sq ft11,940 m² | 24% | 13% | 10% |
| B | 2 | 98k sq ft9,079 m² | 8% | 22% | 19% |
| C | 4 | 101k sq ft9,387 m² | 16% | 35% | 36% |
| D | 6 | 208k sq ft19,307 m² | 24% | 21% | 22% |
| E | 1 | 32k sq ft2,956 m² | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| F | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² | 0% | 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 4 rated C (75%), with 90k sq ft (8,336 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 | 23 | 57%13 of 23 | 284k sq ft26,344 m² |
| Over 5,000 to 10,000 m² | 2 | 50%1 of 2 | 57k sq ft5,306 m² |
| Over 10,000 m² | 0 | –0 of 0 | 0 sq ft0 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 | 3 | 2 | 57k sq ft5,272 m² |
| Rest of 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 sq ft0 m² |
| In 2027 | 1 | 1 | 24k sq ft2,276 m² |
| In 2028 | 1 | 1 | 28k sq ft2,612 m² |
| In 2029 | 1 | 1 | 57k sq ft5,306 m² |
| In 2030 | 5 | 3 | 97k sq ft9,005 m² |
| 2031 or later | 14 | 3 | 77k sq ft7,179 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
- 5buildings
- Marketed sale
- 1building
- New build
- 3buildings
- Other reasons
- 3buildings
12 in all: 42% 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) | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 191k sq ft17,724 m² |
| General industrial (B2) | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 150k sq ft13,926 m² |
By main heating fuel
As recorded on each building's latest EPC.
| Main heating fuel | Buildings | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid supplied electricity | 13 | 52% | 37% |
| Natural gas | 9 | 36% | 53% |
| Other | 2 | 8% | 4% |
| Oil | 1 | 4% | 4% |
What assessors recommend
The five most common on the latest certificates of its 11 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 9 of 11 buildings (82%)
- 02
Introduce HF (high frequency) ballasts for fluorescent tubes: Reduced number of fittings required.
EPC-L7. On 9 of 11 buildings (82%)
- 03
Consider installing building mounted wind turbine(s).
EPC-R2. On 7 of 11 buildings (64%)
- 04
Carry out a pressure test, identify and treat identified air leakage. Enter result in EPC calculation.
EPC-E7. On 6 of 11 buildings (55%)
- 05
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 6 of 11 buildings (55%)
How Hart compares
Hart has less than 0.1% of the industrial floorspace rated C to E in England and Wales. 44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart | 25 | 11 | 341k sq ft31,650 m² | 0 | 44% |
| 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
Hart has 11 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
No building over 1,000 m² in Hart has a latest EPC rated F or G.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
8 of Hart'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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