Overview of the planning system (England)
This article gives information on the planning system in England, including how applications are decided and whether planning permission can be overturned.
Green Belt
This briefing discusses Green Belt planning policy including recent reforms and the introduction of grey belt. It applies only to England.
Building safety remediation of residential buildings
This briefing presents statistics and government measures in response to the problem of unsafe cladding and building safety remediation.
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Research Briefing
The National Planning Policy Framework
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was first published in March 2012 and sets out the government's planning policies for England. This briefing focuses on the government's proposals for significant changes to the NPPF which were consulted on between December 2025 and March 2026.
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Research Briefing
Climate change adaptation and resilience in the UK
This briefing explains the targets for climate change adaptation in the UK, the current policy approach, and an overview of progress.
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Research Briefing
Grenfell Tower fire anniversary: adjournment debate
An adjournment debate is taking place in the House of Commons on 11 June 2026 for the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. The debate will be introduced by Joe Powell MP.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Sewerage connections for new housing developments (England)
Information about water and sewerage services for proposed and new housing developments, covering planning permission, regulations for new builds and options for drainage connections, as well as sources of help for constituents.
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Research Briefing
Housing needs of young people
On Thursday 16 March at 1:30pm, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the housing needs of young people. This debate is sponsored by Susan Murray MP and Gideon Amos MP.
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Research Briefing
The impact of planning on the safety of women and girls
The government's publication of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework has focused discussion on the impact of planning on women's safety.
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Research Briefing
Impact of planning developments on local transport
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of planning developments on local transport on 24 February 2026. The debate will be opened by Victoria Collins MP (Lib Dem, Harpenden and Berkhamsted).
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Research Briefing
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
This briefing explains what sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are, as well as government policy and stakeholder views.
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Debate Pack
Debate on new towns
A debate on new towns has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 15 January 2026. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and it will be opened by Katrina Murray MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the cumulative impact of housing development
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 17 December on the cumulative impact of housing development. The debate will be opened by Damian Hinds MP.
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Debate Pack
Planning policy for quarries
A Westminster Hall debate on Planning policy for quarries has been scheduled for 16 December 2025 from 9:30am until 11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Alberto Costa and Matt Western MPs.
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Debate Pack
Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor on Wednesday 3 December 2025.
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