The Government is committed to increasing housing supply. This paper considers key trends in supply in the UK and goes on to focus on some of the key barriers and potential solutions to increasing supply in England. It refers to proposals contained in the Housing White Paper (February 2017) and in Planning for the Future (August 2020) and has been updated to take account of subsequent developments. Historical supply statistics for the UK are provided.
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Towns Fund on Thursday 14th January 2021 at 1:30 pm. Paul Britsow MP will open the debate
The Planning for the Future white paper published in August 2020, setting out the Government's proposals for "once in a generation" reform of England's planning system, and separate proposals to reform the current system of calculating housing need proved controversial. This briefing from the House of Commons Library examines those proposals and the other planning changes already made during the Covid-19 pandemic, including the announcement on 16 December 2020 on changes to the standard method for calculating housing need.
Debate Pack
There will be a general debate on the future of the high street on Thursday 10th December
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Government's levelling-up agenda and post covid-19 economic recovery in North Staffordshire Potteries Towns on Tuesday 1st December at 2:30 pm. Jack Brereton MP will open the debate
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on infrastructure spending in the North of England on Wednesday 25th November at 9:30am. Damien Moore MP will open the debate
Research Briefing
This briefing from the House of Commons Library examines some of the recent concern and controversy about the Green Belt and discusses how the white paper Planning for the Future treats it. It applies only to England.
Research Briefing
This note sets out the background to the Government's policy on freeports.
Debate Pack
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.
Insight
This Insight explores proposed changes to the formula used by Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to use to assess housing need.
Research Briefing
This note provides an overview of City Deals, with details on the 31 that have been successfully negotiated since July 2012.
Research Briefing
The Building Safety Bill 2019-21 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019.
Research Briefing
This Library Paper has been prepared for the Commons stages of the Business and Planning Bill 2019-21 on 29 June 2020.
Research Briefing
Background and issues for consideration concerning the Government's proposed Shared Prosperity Fund, which will replace EU structural funding now that the UK has left the EU.
Research Briefing
Certain changes of use can be done without planning permission, using what are known as permitted development rights (PDRs). This briefing explains use classes and PDRs, examines recent changes and proposals for further change and looks in depth at the controversy surrounding the PDR for change of use from office to residential accommodation.
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