TrackPolitics logoTrackPolitics
HomeMy MPIssuesPromises
About
HomeMy MPIssuesPromisesCompareSpectrumBillsMPsPartiesVotes
© 2026 TrackPolitics.uk — Holding politicians accountable through data
How Parliament WorksAbout
← Back to bills
Commons1st reading
View on Parliament.uk

Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property) Bill

A Bill to make provision to enable local authorities to establish planning obligations relating to affordable housing in respect of the conversion of commercial property to residential use; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

30 October 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

May contain errors — check source documents for definitive information.

This Bill would allow local authorities to require affordable housing contributions when commercial properties are converted into homes. It creates planning obligations to secure affordable housing as part of such conversions and for related purposes.

Key Points

  • Gives local authorities the power to require affordable housing as part of planning approvals for the conversion of commercial buildings to residential use.
  • Creates planning obligations to secure affordable homes in respect of those conversions.
  • Covers related or 'connected' purposes as described in the Bill's title.
  • Currently at the earliest stage of passage, having had its 1st Reading in the Commons.
  • If enacted, could affect developers, property owners and housing supply by linking conversions to affordable housing requirements.

Progress

The Bill has been introduced and is at its 1st Reading in the House of Commons; it will need to progress through subsequent stages (Second Reading, Committee, Report, and Lords) before any law could be passed.

Who is affected?

Local authorities and planning departmentsDevelopers and property owners involved in converting commercial propertyResidents, prospective home buyers and renters of affordable housingAffordable housing providers and housing associationsNeighbourhoods and communities affected by conversions

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

22 Feb 2023

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property) Bill

5 Sept 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.