A Bill to restrict the application of permitted development rights; to grant local planning authorities powers to restrict the size and depth of basement excavations underneath or adjacent to residential properties; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
12 May 2016
This bill would restrict automatic permissions for basement excavations in residential areas and shift control from national rules to local planning authorities. It would give councils power to set limits on the size and depth of basements under or beside homes, with the aim of protecting neighbours and local amenity. It also covers related purposes connected to planning safeguards.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was withdrawn and will make no further progress.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 16 September 2016 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
