Policy paper

Review of the definition of higher-risk buildings

The results of the Building Safety Regulator’s initial review of the definition of higher-risk buildings and plans for the ongoing review.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 17 December 2025

Applies to England

Documents

Definition of higher-risk buildings: initial review and plans for ongoing review

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Letter on government response to definition of higher-risk buildings review

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The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report recommended an urgent review of the definition of higher-risk buildings.

The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government asked the Building Safety Regulator to undertake an initial review.

The documents on this page set out:

• the results of the Building Safety Regulator’s initial review of the definition of higher-risk buildings and plans for the ongoing review.
• the government’s position on the outcome of the review and whether the categories of buildings covered by the higher-risk regimes will be amended in any way at the present time

Published 17 December 2025