Planning (Local Authority Housing Developments) Bill

A Bill to establish independent local planning processes to determine housing development planning applications submitted by local authorities; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Paul HolmesConservative

Last Updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

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The Planning (Local Authority Housing Developments) Bill would create independent local planning processes for housing schemes that are proposed by local councils. If enacted, decisions on council-initiated housing proposals would be made through an independent process rather than the council’s own planning committee, with the aim of making those decisions more objective and transparent.

Key Points

Establishes independent local planning processes to decide housing development applications submitted by local authorities.
Applies specifically to council-initiated housing schemes to improve objectivity and public confidence.
Creates a separate decision path from the standard local planning authority route for these schemes.
Includes provisions on how the independent process should be governed and held to account.
Currently at the first stage of passage in the House of Commons, introduced by Paul Holmes (Conservative).

Progress

The bill is at its 1st Reading in the Commons; it has been introduced and has not yet progressed to Committee or Second Reading.

Who is affected?

Local authorities and their housing departmentsPlanning officers and local planning authoritiesCouncillors and communities in areas where councils propose housing developmentsHousing developers and construction firms involved in council-initiated schemesResidents and potential tenants/homeowners in areas affected by council-led housing proposals

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Planning (Local Authority Housing Developments) Bill

21 Apr 2021

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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