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Built Environment Committee

Lords Select Committee

The Built Environment Committee was appointed to consider matters relating to the built environment, including policies relating to housing, planning, transport and infrastructure.

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Committee news

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Grey Belt inquiry launched by the Built Environment Committee
Built Environment Committee launch inquiry in the Grey Belt
6 September 2024
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House of Lords committees following dissolution
Following the dissolution of Parliament on 30 May 2024, all select committees have ceased to exist.
30 May 2024
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Built Environment Committee launches new inquiry into high streets
The Built Environment Committee has launched an inquiry into high streets in towns and small cities.
23 February 2024
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MMC sector may continue to struggle without a fresh approach from the Government
Built Environment publish letter to Government concerning the struggles of the Modern Methods of Construction industry
26 January 2024
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Government must get a grip on the haphazard implementation of environmental regulations
Lords Built Environment Committee publish report on impact of environmental regulations on development
21 September 2023
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Impact of environmental regulations on development inquiry, launched by Lords Committee
The Built Environment Committee has launched its inquiry into impact of environmental regulations on development and is inviting written contributions.
23 February 2023
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Decision making process for major infrastructure requires clearer prioritisation and evaluation
The Built Environment Committee has published a letter to the Government on its inquiry into infrastructure policymaking and implementation in central government.
7 February 2023
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More powers for local authorities for short-term lets, says Committee
The Built Environment Committee has today published a letter to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP, on short-term lettings
18 December 2022
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Serving passenger needs is key to better public transport
The Built Environment Committee has published its report, ‘Public transport in towns and cities’,
9 November 2022
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Government response to Housing report published
The Built Environment Committee has responded to the Government's response to its report on meeting housing demand
28 March 2022
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Public transport in towns and cities inquiry, launched by Lords Committee
The Built Environment Committee has launched its inquiry into public transport in towns and cities in England and is inviting written contributions.
28 January 2022
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Housing crisis needs action on planning, SMEs and housing for elderly, says Lords report
The Built Environment Committee has published its report, ‘Meeting housing demand
10 January 2022
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Rail fare reforms must provide clarity and reduce confusion
Built Environment Committee write to Rail Minister about rail fare reform
5 November 2021
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Rail fare reform inquiry launched by Lords Built Environment Committee
The Built Environment Committee launches a short inquiry on fare reforms proposed by the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail
8 July 2021
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Housing inquiry launched by new Lords Built Environment Committee
The new House of Lords Built Environment Committee launches its first inquiry on the demand for housing in the UK.
29 June 2021
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