Building Regulations (Swift Bricks) Bill

A Bill to require the installation of swift bricks on new buildings; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Dr Ellie ChownsGreen Party

Parliament last updated

30 April 2026

In Plain English

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This Bill would require swift bricks to be installed in all new buildings, providing nesting spaces for swifts. It would place this requirement in building regulations and related provisions to support wildlife-friendly construction. The aim is to help swifts thrive as new homes are built.

Key Points

It makes the installation of swift bricks a legal requirement for all new buildings, via building regulations.
The measure is designed to support swift populations and biodiversity in the built environment.
It includes connected provisions to enable implementation and regulation of the measure.

Who is affected?

Builders and developers of new buildingsConstruction industry workers and trades (e.g. architects, installers)Buyers and tenants of new homes and flatsLocal authorities, planning departments and building control bodiesWildlife and conservation organisations and biodiversity advocates

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

10 Dec 2024

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Building Regulations (Swift Bricks) Bill

11 Dec 2024

The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.

This Bill will therefore make no further progress.

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