We are seeking your views on changes to building regulations to require gigabit capable connections in all new homes across Wales.
Consultation description
The proposals will amend building regulations guidance: part R (physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks). This will require developers to ensure:
- all new build homes are installed with the gigabit-ready physical infrastructure for gigabit-capable connections
- a gigabit-capable connection is installed in a new build home subject to a £2,000 cost cap per dwelling
- or where a gigabit-capable connection is not being installed, the next fastest broadband connection is installed without exceeding the £2,000 cost cap
Consultation documents

Proposals for gigabit-capable connections for new homes: impact assessment , file type: PDF, file size: 911 KB

Approved document R volume 1: physical infrastructure and network connection for new dwellings , file type: PDF, file size: 1 MB

Approved document R volume 2: physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks , file type: PDF, file size: 496 KB
How to respond
Submit your comments by 28 April 2023, in any of the following ways:
Online form
Post
Download the response form.
Complete and return to:
New build developments: delivering gigabit capable connections,
Building Regulations,
Welsh Government,
Cathays Park,
Cardiff,
CF10 3NQ