New Homes (New Development Standards) Bill

A Bill to require residential developers to meet minimum standards of provision for insulation, broadband connectivity and electric car charging points in new homes; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-BrownConservative

Last Updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

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This Bill would require residential developers to meet minimum standards for insulation, broadband connectivity and electric car charging points in new homes. It aims to make new homes more energy efficient, better connected and EV-ready, applying to new build housing.

Key Points

Sets minimum insulation standards for new homes.
Requires broadband connectivity in new homes to improve digital access.
Requires provision of electric car charging points in new homes.
Applies to residential developers and new-build projects.
Aligns with housing and transport goals by improving living standards in new developments.

Progress

The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to the Committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by Report Stage and Third Reading, before moving to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Residential developers and buildersProspective home buyers and new homeownersConstruction sector workers and subcontractorsPeople moving into new build homes (tenants or owners)Broadband and utility providers serving new developments

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - New Homes (New Development Standards)

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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