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  • We are seeking views on whether WHD costs should move from standing charges to the per-unit rate.

  • We are seeking views on amendments to submission and approval of plans in building control applications for new dwellings and buildings to which the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies.

  • We are seeking views on proposals for a new Tenure Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing.

  • ​​This consultation seeks views on government’s proposal to set a minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) for socially rented homes for the first time.​

  • This Direction requires the regulator to set a rent standard for registered providers of social housing.

  • A guide to investment principles and themes, as well as products and interventions available to partner organisations.

  • How the Building Safety Regulator will carry out building safety functions from April 2026 to March 2027.

  • We are seeking views on a package of proposals for reform of the construction products regime.

  • This Charter sets out the standards lenders will adopt when helping their customers; signatories will provide borrowers with additional flexibilities to manage their mortgage payments over a short period.

  • This consultation seeks views on the implementation of our proposals to modernise planning committees.

  • Seeking views on proposals to improve proportionality of 'Category A' and 'Category B' building work applications in the higher-risk regime.

  • We are seeking views on the future of the fire risk assessor profession.

  • We're seeking views on proposals to improve product standards for local space heating products.

  • We are seeking views on 2 proposals to support housebuilding in London. These are temporary relief from the Community Infrastructure Levy and changes to Mayoral planning powers.

  • This policy note summarises the package of emergency measures proposed by the government and the Mayor of London to support housebuilding in the capital.

  • We're seeking views on proposals for updated ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for household tumble dryers.

  • We're seeking views on the methodology which will assess whether new dwellings demonstrate compliance with the Future Homes Standard.

  • The government has a clear manifesto commitment to deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.

  • We are seeking views on a new Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to social housing rent policy from 1 April 2026 that includes Social Rent convergence.

  • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.