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  • This page sets out the government’s progress in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 recommendations and updates on Phase 1 recommendations.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This paper explores how different site sizes should be treated within the planning system and invites views on reforming site thresholds through a gradated approach to the system as a whole.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • ​​Technical consultation on the introduction of a new statutory build out framework and the power to decline to determine applications.​

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • ​​This paper invites views on further action the government could take to encourage a faster build out rate. ​

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Impact assessment relating to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • A Departmental Minute in relation to the contingent liability arising from the EWS1 Professional Indemnity Insurance Scheme.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • ​​This consultation seeks views on the design and implementation of the building safety levy, which will apply to certain new residential buildings requiring building control approval in England.

  • Translations of the executive summary and chapter 1 of the government's response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry's Phase 2 report, and the Deputy Prime Minister’s oral statement.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This consultation is seeking views on our proposed approach to revising the NPPF. It also seeks views on a series of wider national planning policy reforms.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • A consultation on our proposals to make local plans (and minerals and waste plans) simpler, faster to prepare, and more accessible.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • This paper invites views on how the government could reform the process for consenting Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP).

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This paper invites views on how the government could reform planning committees to support a plan-led system and ensure appropriate democratic oversight.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This paper invites views on the government’s proposed new approach to development and nature recovery.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This paper invites views on further action the government could take through the planning system to support the development of brownfield land in urban areas.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • The Planning Inspectorate wants to leave the environment in a better condition for future generations.

  • This plan sets out the steps this government will take to increase the pace of building remediation, while better protecting residents and leaseholders.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This is the response by the UK government to the recommendations from the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) study into housebuilding.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • The Planning Inspectorate is committed to publishing statistics in which the public finds trust, quality, and value.

  • Consultation on the residential-led mixed use development that Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd and Alexpo (IOM) Ltd propose to build on the site of the former Jolly Boatman pub.

  • The Inquiry published its final report on 4 September 2024. The Government will carefully consider its recommendations, to ensure that such a tragedy can never occur again.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government