Research Briefing
RAAC in the UK: Concerns and government response
This briefing discusses the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, including in schools and hospitals, and the government's response.
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Research Briefing
Planning reforms in England: Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 and further changes
The government is changing planning law with the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. Alongside the Act, it has proposed changes to planning regulations.
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Debate Pack
Debate on heritage pubs
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Thursday 16 November 2023 on heritage pubs. The debate will be opened by Marco Longhi MP.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Can access to housing be restricted to local people?
An explanation of how planning and housing policies might be used to ensure local people benefit from housing provision.
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Constituency casework
Can access to housing be restricted to local people?
An explanation of how planning and housing policies might be used to ensure local people benefit from housing provision.
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Debate Pack
Debate on planning considerations for renewable energy providers
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 on planning considerations for renewable energy providers. The debate will be opened by Siobhan Baillie MP.
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Research Briefing
Nutrient neutrality and housing development
The government announced plans to change Habitats Regulations which underpin nutrient neutrality. The amendments were rejected by the House of Lords.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Should my landlord install a fire alarm? (England)
Find out when fire and smoke alarms are mandatory in flats in England, who is responsible and how to report concerns.
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Constituency casework
Should my landlord install a fire alarm? (England)
Find out when fire and smoke alarms are mandatory in flats in England, who is responsible and how to report concerns.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Influencing the planning process (England)
This article gives information on how constituents can get involved in the planning process at various stages, including how to object to planning applications.
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Constituency casework
Overview of the planning system (England)
This article gives information on the planning system in England, including how applications are decided and whether permission can be overturned.
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Constituency casework
Influencing the planning process (England)
This article gives information on how constituents can get involved in the planning process at various stages, including how to object to planning applications.
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Debate Pack
Planning and solar farms
A Westminster Hall debate on planning and solar farms has been scheduled for Wednesday 19 July 2023. The debate will be opened by Dr Caroline Johnson MP.
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Research Briefing
Asylum accommodation: hotels, vessels and large-scale sites
A lack of bedspaces has led to hotels being used as contingency asylum accommodation. To reduce reliance on hotels, the Home Office is trying to increase accommodation supply, including by establishing large-scale accommodation sites on government owned land and procuring accommodation barges and other types of vessel.
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Debate Pack
Debate on e-petition 626737 relating to swift bricks
Information for the debate on e-petition 626737 which called on the government to make swift bricks compulsory for new housing
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