Planning
Planning news from UK Parliament.

How do we get more affordable housing in rural areas?
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee takes evidence on 7 November at 11.05am
07 November 2017

End dominance of big homebuilding firms to fix broken market
Communities and Local Government Committee report on capacity in the homebuilding industry
29 April 2017

Sajid Javid questioned on Housing White Paper and business rates
Communities and Local Government Committee hears from the Secretary of State
19 April 2017

Lords debate National Policy for the Built Environment report
House of Lords debates Built Environment Committee's report on Tuesday 24 January at 3:30pm
19 January 2017

Leasehold and commonhold reform debated by MPs
General debate took place in the Chamber on Tuesday 20 December
15 December 2016

Disability and the built environment: how to improve planning?
Women and Equalities Committee hears about the planning system and how it may limit inclusivity
23 November 2016

What is the effect of licensed premises on residential areas?
Licensing Act 2003 Committee takes evidence on 11 October 2016 at 11.30am
11 October 2016

"We must tackle the housing crisis" recommends Economic Affairs Committee
Economic Affairs Committe report on building more homes published
15 July 2016

MPs debate the privatisation of the Land Registry
On 30 June MPs will take part in a Chamber debate on the privatisation of the Land Registry
16 June 2016

Government must address issues with business rates retention plan
Communities and Local Government Committee publishes interim report on retention of business rates
14 June 2016

Sustainable Development Goals examined with Oliver Letwin
International Development Committee questions the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
22 April 2016

Business rates pilots examined with regional representatives
Communities and Local Government Committee look at business rate pilots for Manchester, Liverpool and London
11 April 2016

Committee calls for a comprehensive review of national planning policy
Communities and Local Government Committee publishes National Planning Policy Framework report
01 April 2016

Housing Minister and HM Treasury face questions on housing crisis
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 22 March at 3.30pm
22 March 2016

Powerhouses and engines inquiry launched
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee launch inquiry looking at Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine
11 March 2016