Housing Reform Bill

A Bill to amend the law relating to housing; to make provision about housing space and thermal performance standards; to place a duty on the Secretary of State to require the provision of serviced plots of land; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

22 March 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Housing Reform Bill aims to modernise housing law by setting new rules on how much space homes must provide and how well they must perform in terms of energy efficiency. It also creates a duty for the Secretary of State to require the provision of serviced plots of land for housing, along with related provisions to support these reforms.

Key Points

Amends housing law to introduce housing space standards and thermal performance rules.
Creates a duty on the Secretary of State to secure provision of serviced plots of land for housing.
Includes connected provisions to support the implementation of these reforms.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, originating in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, an early stage where MPs debate general principles of the bill.

Who is affected?

Current and prospective tenantsHomebuyersHousing developers and buildersLocal authorities and planning authoritiesLandowners and land developersCentral government (Secretary of State)

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Housing Reform

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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