Planning and Development (Community Infrastructure) Bill

Key Points

• Requires housing developers to construct planned community infrastructure before commencing housing that the infrastructure is intended to serve.
• Applies to developments where planned infrastructure is part of the approved plan, sequencing infrastructure before housing to support delivery.
• Aims to improve delivery of services and facilities (roads, utilities, schools, parks, etc.) for new communities and reduce delays.
• Could affect project timelines and upfront costs, necessitating earlier collaboration with local authorities and infrastructure providers.
• Current status: The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; first reading took place on 17 July 2025; the sponsor is Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat).

Progress

The bill has progressed to the 2nd reading in the Commons after its first reading on 17 July 2025. If it advances, it would move to committee stage and then to the Lords for consideration.