A Bill to make provision about guidance to local authorities on when to take enforcement action for breaches of planning law; to clarify guidance on the scope of permitted development rights; to make provision about rights and entitlements, including of appeal, for people whose homes are affected by such breaches; to make provision for the inspection and regulation of building under the permitted development regime; to establish financial penalties for developers who breach planning law in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
13 May 2016
This Bill would tighten enforcement of planning rules and clarify what counts as permitted development. It would give residents whose homes are affected clearer rights, including a right of appeal, and empower local authorities to inspect building work and to penalise developers who breach the rules. It also requires new guidance for councils on when to take enforcement action.
Currently at the second reading in the Commons; if supported it would move on to committee stage and further readings before becoming law.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2015-16 session of Parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 24 November 2015 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.
