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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

12 February 2025

In Plain English

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This bill would let local councils require affordable housing as part of planning agreements when commercial buildings are converted into homes. It creates a framework that enables councils to secure affordable housing from such conversions, and covers related purposes connected to the policy.

Key Points

  • Empowers local authorities to establish planning obligations relating to affordable housing for conversions of commercial property to residential use.
  • Targets conversions of commercial properties (e.g., offices, shops) into housing to secure affordable homes.
  • Provides a framework for planning agreements; councils decide the specific requirements locally.
  • Not a blanket mandate; it enables and guides the use of affordable housing obligations in these cases.
  • Covers connected purposes related to the policy.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It had its first reading in December 2023; if it passes the 2nd reading, it will move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.

Who is affected?

Local authorities (councils) and planning authoritiesDevelopers and owners of commercial properties that may be converted to residential useCurrent and prospective residents or tenants in converted propertiesHousing associations and affordable housing providersPlanning professionals and local communities

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

11 Dec 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

16 Apr 2024

The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.  

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