A Bill to make provision about the consideration of flooding risk in the planning process; to make internal drainage boards statutory consultees for certain planning decisions; and for connected purposes.
The Planning (Flooding) Bill would require flood risk to be considered when planning decisions are made and would give internal drainage boards formal, statutory status to be consulted on certain planning applications. It also covers related measures to improve flood planning and drainage management. The bill is sponsored in the House of Commons by Blake Stephenson and originated there.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, the initial stage for debating its principles. If it progresses, it will move through the remaining parliamentary stages (committee, report, and Lords) before final approval.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 29 May 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 24 June under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.