Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

An update on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill

17 November 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill aims to drive local growth, empower local leaders, and improve access to affordable homes.
  • Government amendments tabled to strengthen the Bill by enhancing devolution powers, improving planning reforms, and introducing new tools for local democracy.
  • Community land auctions will be introduced to enhance local infrastructure, alongside support for high aesthetic standards in architecture through the Office for Place.

Issue summary

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill aims to drive local growth, empower local leaders, and improve access to affordable homes.

Action requested

Michael Gove has tabled government amendments that strengthen the Bill by enhancing devolution powers, improving planning reforms, and introducing new tools for local democracy. He also outlines plans to support high aesthetic standards in architecture through the Office for Place and introduces community land auctions to enhance local infrastructure.

Key facts

  • The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill aims to drive local growth and empower leaders.
  • Amendments clarify devolution powers, strengthen mayors' key route network management, and remove barriers for Police and Crime Commissioners in local government meetings.
  • Planning reforms give communities control over development, infrastructure provision, and foster better environmental outcomes.
  • The Office for Place will uphold high aesthetic standards in architecture.
  • Community land auctions allow local planning authorities to capture value from land for local infrastructure enhancement.
  • Amendments require developers to report annually on housing build-out progress.
  • A street vote amendment gives residents the ability to vote for additional housing where appropriate.
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