In Plain English
AI-generatedThe Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill is a proposed change to the country’s current planning laws. It aims to adjust how planning permission is granted and how development is managed under the existing framework. The exact changes will be set out in the Bill’s clauses, which have not yet been published in detail here.
Key Points
- Amends the Town and Country Planning framework to alter planning permission and development control processes.
- The exact provisions will be specified in the clauses of the Bill when published.
- The Bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.
Who is affected?
property owners and prospective buyersdevelopers and builderslocal authorities and planning departmentsresidents and communities affected by developmentbusinesses affected by planning rules
Generated 21 February 2026
