A Bill to allow objectors to appeal against the granting of planning permission in certain circumstances; to make provision about binding local referendums; and for connected purposes.
The Bill would let certain objectors appeal against the granting of planning permission in specific circumstances. It would also establish binding local referendums on local planning decisions. The provisions are connected to broader aims to involve communities more in planning decisions.
The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed consideration and further readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 13 January 2015 under the Ten Minute Rule.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
