Committees

Meeting the UK’s housing demand

Inquiry

This inquiry investigates the demand for new housing in the UK and how barriers to meeting this demand can be overcome.

The inquiry considers the key factors shaping the type, tenure and quality of housing needed in the UK. It also examines a range of challenges to meet that demand including skills shortages in the construction industry and some specific aspects of the planning system.

The Committee published its report on 10 January 2022.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Friday 10 September 2021.

Work news

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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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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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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
Total results 3 (page 1 of 1)

Contact us

  • Email: builtenvironment@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 3616 (committee staff) | 020 7219 6640 (Press Officer)
  • Address: Built Environment Committee, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW