Low-level Letter Boxes (Prohibition) Bill

A Bill to amend building regulations to require letter boxes in new buildings to be positioned above a certain height; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

6 March 2019

In Plain English

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The bill would change building regulations so that letter boxes in new buildings must be placed above a specified minimum height, effectively prohibiting low-level letter boxes in new constructions. It would amend regulations and include related provisions to support the change, applying only to new builds rather than existing ones.

Key Points

Requires new buildings to have letter boxes positioned above a minimum height, banning low-level placements.
Amends building regulations to enforce this height rule for new constructions.
Applies to new buildings only (not retrofitted to existing properties).
Includes provisions for connected or related regulatory changes.
Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; originated in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading on 16 January 2019.

Who is affected?

Residents and occupants of future new buildingsDevelopers, builders and contractors involved in new constructionArchitects, engineers and other building professionalsBuilding managers and facilities teams for new propertiesLocal authorities and regulators involved in building standards

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

16 Jan 2019

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Low-level Letter Boxes (Prohibition)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill was read and discharged. Bill withdrawn on Tuesday 5 March 2019.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.