Housing and planning
Housing and planning news from UK Parliament.
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
Lords debates cost to leaseholders of fire safety work
Lords debates financial impact on leaseholders and the need for safe housing. Find out more
05 November 2021
Secretary of State for Levelling Up questioned
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee examines a range of issues relating to the scope and role of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
04 November 2021
Net Zero - Government will struggle to achieve 2050 target unless they engage with local councils on climate action
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes report on local government and the path to net zero
28 October 2021
Lords debates people’s ability to afford to stay in their homes
Members debate combined impact of the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, reduction in Universal Credit and the upcoming rise in fuel prices. Catch up
28 October 2021
Members raise topical and current issues in Grand Committee debates
Lords debates social care, the treatment of people with autism, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and UK business with Africa. Learn more
27 October 2021
MPs question ministers on net zero and the role of local government
The Committee will question Ministers from both the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS).
17 September 2021
Committee to question DWP ministers on temporary increase to Universal Credit
Welfare Delivery Minister Will Quince and Employment Minister Mims Davies are to face questions from the Work and Pensions Committee on the Government’s decision to end the temporary £20 a week uplift to Universal Credit
14 September 2021
Permitted development rights – Government should review role of certain PDRs, say MPs
Committee publishes their report on Permitted development rights
22 July 2021
Estimates day debate on building safety
Committee chair and other Members of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee will speak in the House of Commons Chamber
29 June 2021
Housing inquiry launched by new Lords Built Environment Committee
The new House of Lords Built Environment Committee launches its first inquiry on the demand for housing in the UK.
29 June 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
Chair to make statement in the chamber about Committee’s planning report
Chair to make a statement in the House of Commons chamber relating to the committee’s report on the future of the planning system in England
17 June 2021
How will COVID-19 impact housing and green spaces in towns and cities?
On Tuesday 22 June, the COVID-19 Committee explores the impact of the pandemic on housing and green spaces in towns and cities.
15 June 2021
Committee “unpersuaded” on Government’s three zones approach
Committee publishes report on The future of the planning system in England
09 June 2021