A Bill to make provision for the presumption against the granting of planning permission in respect of subterranean development where certain conditions apply; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
23 November 2015
The Planning (Subterranean Development) Bill would create a default presumption against granting planning permission for projects built underground unless specific conditions are met. It aims to ensure underground developments are carefully scrutinised for safety, environmental and community impacts, with related provisions to support implementation. The bill also covers connected powers and processes to help put its rules into effect.
Currently at the Second Reading in the House of Lords; the bill has not yet progressed to committee stage and remains in the early stages of passage.
Generated 21 February 2026
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - took place on 20 November.
Committee stage - line by line examination of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
