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  • This policy note summarises the package of emergency measures proposed by the government and the Mayor of London to support housebuilding in the capital.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • The government has a clear manifesto commitment to deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Impact assessments for the changes to Parts 6, L and F of the Building Regulations.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • A consultation on changes to Part 6, Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations for dwellings and non-domestic buildings and seeking evidence on Part O.

  • We are seeking views on proposals that require Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to consult the Secretary of State on some planning decisions.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Information on how the government will deliver the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • We are seeking views on the draft New Towns Programme, preferred locations and the government’s proposed offer to potential new towns locations.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Privacy notice for the housing design quality audit resident survey.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • The Department for Levelling Up. Housing and Communities seeks views on our approach to developing Environmental Outcomes Reports to support departments in the next stage of policy development.

  • Consultation on changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs), and air conditioning inspection reports (ACIRs).

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This consultation seeks views on the government’s plans to provide a more transparent picture of controls on land through the creation of a freely accessible dataset.

  • ​​A statement from the interim Chief Construction Adviser setting out her priorities and her planned next steps​.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • We are seeking views on proposals to introduce a general safety requirement (GSR) for construction products that are not regulated.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • ​​This green paper is a consultation on proposals for institutional and regulatory reform of the construction products regime.​

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • We are seeking views on the proposed geographical areas that will prepare spatial development strategies.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • We are seeking views on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • We are seeking views on the usability of consolidated Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • We are seeking views on reforms to charges for local authority building control services.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Translations of the December 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report summary update.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Statement of reasons.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government