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
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This bill would restrict the automatic rights for adding basements under or next to residential properties (permitted development). It would give local planning authorities powers to limit the size and depth of basement excavations and to require planning permission for such works. The aim is to give communities more control and to protect daylight, drainage, and property stability for neighbours.
Generated 21 February 2026
16 Sept 2015
This Bill was withdrawn and will make no further progress.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.
