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Protection of Local Services (Planning) Bill

A Bill to enable local planning authorities to require planning permission prior to the demolition or change of use of premises or land used or formerly used to provide a local service; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

29 March 2011

In Plain English

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This bill would allow local planning authorities to require planning permission before demolishing or changing the use of premises or land that are used, or were used, to provide a local service. It aims to protect local services by giving councils more control over changes that could affect access to them. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

  • Enables local planning authorities to require planning permission before demolition or change of use of premises or land used or formerly used to provide a local service.
  • Covers premises or land used to provide local services to the community (and those formerly used for such services).
  • Includes connected purposes to support the protection and continuity of local services.
  • Originated in the House of Commons and is at its second reading stage in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. No further stages are recorded in the provided information.

Who is affected?

Local planning authorities (councils)Owners and occupiers of premises or land used or formerly used to provide local servicesLocal communities and residents who rely on local servicesLocal service providers

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

30 Jun 2010

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

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Protection of Local Services (Planning)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.

The Bill had its first reading on 30 June 2010 through the Ballot Bill procedure.

If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member Nigel Adams.

Documents (1)

Bill 21 2010-11 as introduced
BillCommons
10 Dec 2010

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.