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  • A call for evidence to inform future policy on those working in the building professions, trades and occupations.

  • We are seeking views on proposals for new and amended permitted development rights.

  • Future-proofing our economic regulation

  • We are seeking views on draft regulations and guidance underpinning planning committee reforms in the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • A long-term plan to improve data on private renting, helping understand renter experiences and assess the impact of the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • The government response to the Building Control Independent Panel report.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • The Topic Consultation provides you with an opportunity to help shape Census 2031 and future population statistics. By sharing your views on what data matters to you and your organisation, you will inform the design of a cen…

  • Proposed changes to statutory fire safety guidance in Approved Document B, updating external wall guidance and recommending new provision of evacuation lifts.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • An expert panel on home retrofit system reform.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This factsheet provides an overview of Renters' Rights Act 2025 implementation plans for social housing assured tenancies.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • We are seeking views on proposals to change the data collected as part of the Traveller caravan count.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

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

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • 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.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

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

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

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

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

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

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • 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.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • 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.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government