Planning
Planning news from UK Parliament.
Council finances in England - Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes written evidence submissions
The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has published the written evidence submissions for its inquiry looking at whether the local government finance system in England is fit for purpose.
19 February 2025
Grey belt policy having only a marginal impact at best
Chair of Built Environment Committee writes to Government after inquiry about the grey belt
05 February 2025
Airport expansion and energy-intensive AI roll-out: is net zero on the back burner? EAC quizzes Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
The Environmental Audit Committee will next week have the opportunity to explore the extent to which net zero is being considered in the development of Government policy across Whitehall.
23 January 2025
Delivering 1.5m new homes and investing in public infrastructure - Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee launches new inquiry on land value capture
The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has launched an inquiry to look at how land value capture policies - which seek to capture the value uplift on land when it is granted planning permission - can contribute to the delivery of the Government’s house building plans and help fund affordable housing and public infrastructure.
22 January 2025
Comment: The Government’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes and the NPPF update
Reacting to the Government’s announcement today on updating the NPPF to meet the Government’s housebuilding target,Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Toby Perkins MP, said:
12 December 2024
Housing supply and homelessness debated by Lords
On Thursday 5 December, members of the House of Lords debated increasing housing supply and tackling homelessness. Catch up
06 December 2024
Lords debates Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Members discuss inquest reports on the June 2017 London tenement fire. Catch up
25 November 2024
Modern methods of construction at heart of Lords debate
Members discuss MMC in the housing and property sector. Catch up
06 September 2024
Grey Belt inquiry launched by the Built Environment Committee
Built Environment Committee launch inquiry in the Grey Belt
06 September 2024
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill becomes law
Bill receives Royal Assent. Find out more
28 May 2024
EAC Chair calls for clarity on adapting UK’s buildings to heatwaves
EAC Chair calls for clarity on adapting UK’s buildings to heatwaves
22 May 2024
Renters (Reform) Bill debate in the Lords
Fixed-term assured tenancies legislation considered by the House at second reading. Catch up
16 May 2024
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill undergoes Lords line by line scrutiny
Members consider changes as detailed scrutiny concludes. Catch up
02 May 2024
Lords debates Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
Members discuss key purpose of housing legislation at second reading. Catch up
28 March 2024
Levelling-Up Committee hears from architect and built development experts on Monday 26 February
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee publishes further written evidence
01 February 2024