Research Briefing
Gypsies and Travellers: Planning provisions in England
This briefing sets out how local authorities should plan for Gypsy and Traveller sites and what permissions Gypsy and Traveller sites need.
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Research Briefing
Fire safety in houses and flats
In October 2023, new fire safety requirements for blocks of flats took effect in England. They are part of the government response to the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Debate Pack
Pylons and upgrades to the national grid
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on pylons and upgrades to the national grid on Thursday 2 May 2024 from 12:30pm until 2:00pm. This debate will be led by Matt Warman MP.
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Research Briefing
Planning appeals (England)
This briefing provides information about planning appeals in England. It also sets out other routes of address for people unhappy with planning decisions.
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Research Briefing
Call-in of planning applications (England)
This briefing sets out the Secretary of State's powers in England to 'call-in' planning applications and 'recover' planning appeals. It also covers the planning powers of the Mayor of London.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Accessibility of shops and businesses for disabled people
Find out which measures shops and businesses need to put in place to help disabled people access them.
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Constituency casework
Accessibility of shops and businesses for disabled people
Find out which measures shops and businesses need to put in place to help disabled people access them.
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Debate Pack
Debate on a motion relating to the National Policy Statement for National Networks
A debate on a motion relating to the National Policy Statement for National Networks is scheduled for Tuesday, 26 March 2024.
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Debate Pack
Debate on reform of the planning system
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on Wednesday, 13 March 2024 on reform of the planning system. The debate will be opened by Sir Simon Clarke MP.
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Research Briefing
Calculating housing need in the planning system (England)
This briefing explains how the government expects local authorities to assess and meet housing need. It also sets out recent changes made in December 2023.
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Research Briefing
Planning in England: Permitted development and change of use
This briefing discusses the use of permitted development rights to convert other buildings (such as offices) to homes. It applies to England only.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
When is planning permission not needed? Permitted development in England
Find out about permitted development rights and why some building works do not need planning permission from the local planning authority.
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Constituency casework
When is planning permission not needed? Permitted development in England
Find out about permitted development rights and why some building works do not need planning permission from the local planning authority.
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Research Briefing
Unfinished housing developments
This briefing examines the problems caused by unfinished housing developments and roads, and the powers available to local authorities to prevent and deal with them.
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Debate Pack
HS2 Compensation
A Backbench Business Committee debate on HS2 Compensation is scheduled for Thursday 18 January 2024, in the Commons chamber. The debate is sponsored by Theo Clarke MP (Con).
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