Information published today 25 March 2025 by
the Scottish Government
Publication - Strategy/plan
Cladding remediation: plan of action
Published: 25 March 2025
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public safety and emergencies
This plan
of action sets out how we will work with partners to increase the pace and
breadth of action on cladding remediation in Scotland.
Introduction
It is accepted that the pace of action on
assessment, mitigation and remediation has been too slow, and that a concerted
effort is now needed by partners across Scotland to build momentum.
This plan puts in place a new ‘Single Open
Call’ process to drive action forward. Its first function will be to support up
to £10 m of building assessment in Scotland, using the new ‘Single Building
Assessment’ (SBA) process. This is a necessary first step towards any
mitigation and remediation needed.
From 25 March 2025 owners are able to apply
for government funding to have their properties assessed using this statutory
process. Subject only to some restrictions on the height and age of the
property, this offer is open to owners of all residential properties
in Scotland, regardless of tenure-type.
This ‘owner-led’ model will complement the
existing developer-led and government-led processes of assessment and
remediation, to give us the best chance of moving quickly to fix Scotland’s
cladding problems.
We recognise the significant importance of
increasing the pace of activity. We will publish a progress update on our key actions by the end of June 2025. This will be followed by further
regular progress updates.
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Cladding remediation: plan of action
Key actions
Single Building Assesment (SBA) and Open Call
We have launched a Single Open Call, open to all
On 25 March 2025 We launched a new opportunity
for residential property owners or their representatives to notify us of their
concerns about cladding in their properties, and (subject to the height and age of their property[1]) to apply for
government funding for a statutory Single Building Assessment (‘SBA’).
This offer is open both to individual private
owners and local authorities and Registered Social Landlords. To receive
funding, owner(s) will be required to apply through a properly constituted body
such as a factor.
Where a developer has accepted responsibility
for the assessment and remediation of a property, it will remain for that
developer to take forward and fund that work.
We have made an initial £10 m available to
fund assessments through the Single Open Call. In the first instance, this
offer will be available until 30 September 2025, or until funding is fully
committed. We will keep the number of applications under review and may run
further rounds of the open call process.
You can read further
information on this Single Open Call,
including how to submit your expression of interest, on the mygov website.
By the end of June 2025, we will extend the Single Open
Call to cover mitigation and/or remediation works
Where an SBA finds that mitigation and/or
remediation works are required to address a property’s cladding issues, the
owner(s) will be able to apply for government funding for those works. Based on
the applications received, the Scottish Government will consider which
applications should be funded and in what order, taking account of the relative
urgency of works and the available budget for remediation.
Where a developer has accepted responsibility
for the assessment and remediation of a property, it will again remain for that
developer to take forward and fund that work.
We expect that local authorities and Registered Social Landlords (RSL) will remain responsible for taking forward, and funding, any mitigation and/or remediation work required. However, where the owners are not in a financial position to be able to take forward the work required, the Scottish Government will consider the potential need for government support. Working with the Scottish Housing Regulator, we will develop and publish criteria for support before the end of June 2025.
In cases where issues of collective agreement
may be preventing necessary work from being taken forward, the Scottish
Government will consider making use of available provisions of the Housing
(Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 to ensure that appropriate action
can be taken.
Developer Remediation Contract
We are finalising the ‘Developer Remediation Contract’, and are working with developers to accelerate progress with remediation
We are finalising an agreement with the larger
developers on the ‘Developer Remediation Contract’, enabling them to take
forward assessment and remediation on properties for which they have accepted
responsibility. This follows intensive negotiations since the sharing of draft
terms in September 2024, with significant progress made in agreement in
principle of key terms. We are working towards
final agreement as soon as is practicable.
This will enable a significant acceleration in
developer-led action on cladding in Scotland. We will continue to work
collaboratively with developers to support their efforts. We will also track,
gather and assure information on their remediation progress.
Assessment, mitigation and remediation
We will continue to take forward assessment, mitigation
and remediation for properties for which the Scottish Government has taken the
lead
We are directly taking forward assessment for 13 properties and preparing to assess a further 4 properties. We will take forward necessary mitigation and/or remediation works for those properties in light of the SBAs received.
We will continue to work with partners to gain as clear
as possible a picture of the extent and nature of cladding risk across
Scotland, and the action being taken. In particular, we will use that
information to make sure that properties at elevated risk are being addressed
We have written to local authorities to ask
them to provide an update on the situation in relation to cladding for each
high-rise building in their ownership. We have also written to the Scottish
Housing Regulator to ask them to provide a similar update for all relevant
RSL-owned properties. Returns are expected from partners by the end of April
2025.
Using this information we will work with
partners to identify specific properties that are at an elevated risk from
cladding, and to determine how those risks will be addressed. This will provide
a necessary complement to the ‘bottom-up’ process now set in train through the
Single Open Call. We will track, gather and assure information on mitigation
and remediation progress on elevated risk properties identifed by local
authority and RSL partners.
Programme communication
We will
continue to promote better communication with owners, residents and tenants
We will continue to produce a quarterly
newsletter aimed at owners, residents and tenants, backed by monthly updates
and information on the Scottish Government website. In consultation with the
social housing sector, we will develop a new suite of communications materials
aimed at social housing providers.
We will update this plan of action quarterly.
Cladding Remediation: Single Open Call for Expressions of Interest
What is the Cladding Remediation Programme
Eligibility for Expressions of Interest How to make an Expression of Interest After you make an Expression of Interest
The Cladding Remediation Programme addresses the risks to life and other impacts related to unsafe cladding.
Cladding is an external wall system used on some buildings. It’s used to:
insulate a building
protect against weather
improve the appearance of a building
Some cladding may use flammable materials that could cause a fire to spread more quickly.
Single Open Call
It’s not possible to tell if a building has potentially flammable cladding using only existing records.
The Cladding Remediation Programme is asking for Expressions of Interest to identify buildings which may need assessment. They will then support homeowners who need to make changes due to unsafe cladding.
You can make an Expression of Interest during the Single Open Call which begins on 25 March.
The Single Open Call will close on 30th September 2025. It may close earlier if all funding is awarded before then.
We'll monitor the number of Expressions of Interest and may run more Open Calls in the future if needed.
More information on the Cladding Remediation Programme
You can fnd out more about the Cladding Remediation Programme on gov.scot.
If you have a question about the Cladding Remediation Programme, email:
CommunicationsCladding@gov.scot
Cladding Remediation: Single Open Call for Expressions of Interest
How to make an Expression of Interest
Last updated: 25 Mar 2025
Contents
What is the Cladding Remediation Programme Eligibility for Expressions of Interest
How to make an Expression of Interest
After you make an Expression of Interest
You can make an Expression of Interest during the Single Open Call which begins on 25 March.
The Single Open Call will close on 30th September 2025. It may close earlier if all funding is awarded before then.
We'll monitor the number of Expressions of Interest and may run more Open Calls in the future if needed.
If you're eligible for the Cladding Remediation Programme you should fill in an online Expression of Interest form. Check if you are eligible.
The form contains a maximum of 22 questions.
You must complete and submit the form in one session.
If you need help to make an Expression of Interest, contact: CommunicationsCladding@gov.scot
Cladding Remediation: Single Open Call for Expressions of Interest
Eligibility for Expressions of Interest
Last updated: 25 Mar 2025
Contents
What is the Cladding Remediation Programme
Eligibility for Expressions of Interest
How to make an Expression of Interest After you make an Expression of Interest
The Cladding Remediation Programme covers buildings which:
have at least one flat have cladding
are 11 metres or more in height were either:
constructed between 1 June 1992 and 1 June 2022
developed between 1 June 1992 and 1 June 2022
A representative of owners should flll in the Expression of Interest form. For most buildings this will be:
a factor or property manager
a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) a residents' or owners’ association a local council
You can check if you're eligible to make an Expression of Interest by answering a few questions about:
the building's location the building's height
the building's history
if you represent a group of owners of the building
You’ll get advice on what to do next based on your situation.
Cladding Remediation: Single Open Call for Expressions of Interest
After you make an Expression of Interest
Last updated: 25 Mar 2025
Contents
What is the Cladding Remediation Programme Eligibility for Expressions of Interest
How to make an Expression of Interest
After you make an Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest will be assessed by the Cladding Remediation Programme. They will contact you directly to discuss next steps.
This may include potential funding for:
a Single Building Assessment
work recommended by the Single Building Assessment that is not building maintenance Single Building Assessments aim to:
identify fire risks in cladding
make recommendations about managing or removing these risks
You can find more detail on Single Building Assessments on gov.scot.
More information on the Cladding Remediation Programme
You can find out more about the Cladding Remediation Programme on gov.scot.
If you have a question about the Cladding Remediation Programme, email: CommunicationsCladding@gov.scot
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