Constituency casework
Tenancy related fees
An overview of the ban on most letting fees which came into force in June 2019. Letting fee complaints are also covered.
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Debate Pack
Debate on provision of cavity wall insulation under government grants
A Westminster Hall debate on provision of cavity wall insulation under government grants has been scheduled for 26 March. The debate will be opened by Holly Lynch MP.
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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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Research Briefing
The 2024 metro-mayor elections
Metro-mayors are directly elected mayors who oversee ‘mayoral combined authorities’. This briefing looks at their role, funding and powers ahead of elections on 2 May 2024.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
First Homes for first-time buyers in England
Find out what a First Home is, who is eligible to buy one and how First Homes are funded.
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Constituency casework
First Homes for first-time buyers in England
Find out what a First Home is, who is eligible to buy one and how First Homes are funded.
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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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Research Briefing
Social rented housing in England: Past trends and prospects
This briefing looks at social rented housing, barriers to development, and prospects for a “step change” in supply, including data on need and supply.
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Research Briefing
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill 2023-24: Progress of the Bill
The Leasehold and Freehold Bill is scheduled to have its report stage and third reading on 27 February 2024. This briefing provides an overview of the progress of the Bill through the House of Commons prior to report stage.
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Debate Pack
Fiscal support for tourism and hospitality in coastal areas
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on fiscal support for tourism and hospitality in coastal areas on Thursday 22 February at 1:30pm
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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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