Research Briefing
This briefing looks at recent changes to planning obligations, the appeals process surrounding them and how planning obligations interact with the Community Infrastructure Levy. The briefing looks at England only.
Research Briefing
This briefing examines the relationship between planning officers and councillors and how published guidance deals with the considerations that might arise when planning committees overturn officers’ advice. It applies to England only.
Debate Pack
On 5 September 2019 there will be a debate on a motion on the British house building industry. The debate will take place in the main Chamber and will be led by Siobhain McDonagh.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing deals with the Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [HL] 2017-19, which would provide that the Secretary of State’s powers in relation to the management of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, include the power to grant a lease in respect of land for a period of up to 150 years.
Research Briefing
A review of policy and practice influencing the creation and change of local government and other local administrative boundaries in England.
Research Briefing
This briefing describes the legal powers available to local planning authorities ensure enforcement of planning law. It applies to England only.
Debate Pack
There will be an Estimates Day debate in the House of Commons Chamber on 2 July 2019 on the spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The debate will be opened by Layla Moran MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the replacement of EU structural funds for Least Developed Regions has been scheduled for Wednesday 26 June 2019, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Paul Blomfield MP.
Debate Pack
On 13 June 2019 there will be a general debate on social housing. This debate will take place in the main chamber.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 June 2019 on housebuilding targets. The debate will be opened by Anne Marie Morris MP.
Research Briefing
The National Planning Policy Framework sets the direction for planning in England. Following a consultation, it has been revised, to reflect more than 80 reforms previously announced by the Government in the Housing White Paper and in its consultation on planning for the right homes in the right places.
Debate Pack
A debate will take place in Westminster Hall on “Industrial Strategy in the North East of England” on Wednesday 5th June at 9:30am. The debate was initiated by Mary Glindon MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing contains a short overview of the building regulation and fire safety review and proposed reforms following the Grenfell Fire.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of the key issues and policies relating to Gypsy and Traveller communities in England. The paper examines a range of issues including: inequalities, racial discrimination, accommodation needs, illegal encampments, health and education outcomes, employment rates, welfare reform and evidence of over-representation in the criminal justice system.
Debate Pack
There will be a General Debate on the subject of housing on 9 April 2019. This landing page provides links to a selection of relevant Library papers.
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