Infrastructure Audit (Housing Development) Bill

Require an audit of existing or planned infrastructure in areas of significant housing development.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

24 October 2007

In Plain English

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The Infrastructure Audit (Housing Development) Bill would require an audit of existing or planned infrastructure in areas where there is significant housing development. The aim is to identify gaps and ensure that roads, schools, health services, utilities and flood protection keep pace with new homes. The results would be published to inform planning decisions and funding so that housing growth is supported by appropriate infrastructure.

Key Points

Requires an audit of existing and planned infrastructure in areas with significant housing development.
Audits cover key infrastructure such as transport, schools, NHS/GP services, utilities and flood protection.
Audits identify gaps and require local authorities to publish an action plan to address shortfalls within a defined timeframe.
Findings must be published publicly to inform planning decisions and funding allocations.
The bill places new duties on relevant authorities to commission or carry out the audits.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the committee stage for detailed examination before potentially advancing to the House of Lords.

Who is affected?

Local residents in areas with significant housing developmentLocal authorities and planning departmentsHousing developers and buildersTransport authorities and utility providers (water, electricity/gas, telecoms)Schools and NHS/GP health service providers within affected areas

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