On Thursday 8 October, Bob Seely will introduce a debate in the House of Common Chamber on the formula used to determine new housing allocations in local areas. This is a debate determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Commons Library debate pack: Planning reform and house building targets (246 KB , PDF)
This briefing contains an overview of the proposed change to the housing need formula and links to relevant press articles and comment. A short overview, with data relating to local areas, is available from the Library article: Housing: How is need assessed? (1 October 2020). An overview of the Government’s proposed housing reforms is set out in the Library briefing: Planning for the Future: planning policy changes in England in 2020 and future reforms (20 August 2020).
Commons Library debate pack: Planning reform and house building targets (246 KB , PDF)
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 25 March on accountability of the construction industry. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Will Forster MP.
A Backbench Business Committee debate on Coastal Communities is scheduled for Thursday 20 March 2025 in the House of Commons chamber.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-2025 had its First Reading in the House of Commons on 11 March 2025. Second Reading is scheduled for 24 March 2025. The Bill, and its Explanatory Notes, can be found on the Parliamentary website.
