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Housing and planning

  • Research Briefing

    Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

    Wednesday, 04 February, 2026

    This briefing explains what sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are, as well as government policy and stakeholder views.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Housing and planning
  • Research Briefing

    The ground rents cap

    Thursday, 29 January, 2026

    Information on the impact of the proposed grounds rent cap announced by the government on 27 January 2026.

    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Residential personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs) in England

    Wednesday, 14 January, 2026

    Following the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, new regulations on personal emergency evacuation plans for people with disabilities will come into force in April 2026.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on new towns

    Wednesday, 14 January, 2026

    A debate on new towns has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 15 January 2026. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and it will be opened by Katrina Murray MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Housing and planning
    • Planning
  • Research Briefing

    Holocaust Memorial Bill: Progress of the Bill

    Monday, 12 January, 2026

    The Holocaust Memorial Bill would remove restrictions on building a Holocaust Memorial in Victoria Tower Gardens. The bill is currently progressing through Parliament.

    • Research Briefing
    • Culture, media and sport
    • Planning
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Freehold estate management

    Wednesday, 07 January, 2026

    Information on the position of freehold homeowners who pay a charge for the upkeep of shared areas and amenities on their estates.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Spray foam insulation and mortgages

    Monday, 05 January, 2026

    Find out why some homeowners have had difficulties remortgaging or selling homes that have spray foam insulation and what they can do about it.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
  • Research Briefing

    Temporary accommodation in England: Issues and government action

    Thursday, 18 December, 2025

    The rising use of temporary accommodation for homeless households is increasing costs for councils and affecting households. This briefing outlines the main issues and what the government is doing to address them.

    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
    • Homelessness
  • Research Briefing

    How is temporary accommodation provided to homeless households in England?

    Thursday, 18 December, 2025

    Local authorities in England have to provide temporary accommodation to some households in certain circumstances. This briefing provides an overview of how temporary accommodation is provided and how it is funded.

    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
    • Homelessness
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Helping tenants with damp and mould in their homes (England)

    Wednesday, 17 December, 2025

    A short guide to tenants’ rights when living with damp and mould in their homes and government action to address this issue.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Can my landlord prevent me from keeping a pet? (England)

    Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

    An explanation of the rules on pet ownership in rented properties.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on the cumulative impact of housing development

    Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 17 December on the cumulative impact of housing development. The debate will be opened by Damian Hinds MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
    • Housing and planning
    • Planning
  • Debate Pack

    Planning policy for quarries

    Monday, 15 December, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate on Planning policy for quarries has been scheduled for 16 December 2025 from 9:30am until 11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Alberto Costa and Matt Western MPs.

    • Debate Pack
    • Environment
    • Planning
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    How to complain about rented housing in England

    Wednesday, 10 December, 2025

    Find out who to complain to about problems in rented housing and the redress schemes available.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
  • Debate Pack

    Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor

    Tuesday, 02 December, 2025

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor on Wednesday 3 December 2025.

    • Debate Pack
    • Planning
    • Rail

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