Planning
Planning news from UK Parliament.
Lords continues detailed check of Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
Members discuss powers for local authorities and other bodies to dispose of surplus land as line by line scrutiny continues. Catch up
21 March 2023
Lords considers Commons changes to Social Housing (Regulation) Bill
Members discuss MPs' changes on low-cost accommodation and housing inspections. Find out more
17 March 2023
Private members' bills in the Lords in the 2022-23 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2022-23 session of Parliament
02 March 2023
Planning policy inquiry launched by Levelling Up Committee
Planning policy inquiry launched by Levelling Up Committee
03 February 2023
Building Safety - Levelling-Up Committee plan follow-up work in 2023
Building Safety - Levelling-Up Committee plan follow-up work in 2023
16 December 2022
Levelling-Up Committee examines planning reform concerns
Committee examines planning reform concerns
14 July 2022
Building Safety Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
27 April 2022
Michael Gove to face questions from committee of MPs on constitutional issues
Michael Gove answers questions on his remit as Levelling Up Secretary and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations
25 February 2022
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
08 February 2022
Housing crisis needs action on planning, SMEs and housing for elderly, says Lords report
The Built Environment Committee has published its report, ‘Meeting housing demand
10 January 2022
Lords concludes examination of Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
09 December 2021
Experts questioned on building safety progress
Housing Communities and Local Government Committee examines the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the 2018 Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety
19 November 2021
Net zero buildings: What materials are on offer and how can the planning system support sustainability?
The Environmental Audit Committee explores the sustainability of the built environment and embodied carbon
15 November 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss human rights sanctions, housing developments on flood plains, Official Development Assistance and the Child Maintenance Service. Learn more
25 June 2021
Evidence session on Permitted Development Rights with Policy Exchange, London First and YIMBY Alliance
Committee holds evidence session on Permitted Development Rights with planning policy experts
07 June 2021