Issue journey
Housing and planning
Housing supply, renting, homelessness, planning and building standards.
Housing and planning includes the supply of homes, renting, homelessness, building safety and decisions about land use. Westminster can legislate, set national policy for England and scrutinise ministers, while councils and devolved administrations make many practical decisions. A Commons vote can change the progress of a bill or motion, but the vote title alone does not show what happened to a local planning application. A written question may request data or ask for a policy explanation; its answer is the responding body's published position at that time.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is a useful starting point for central government policy in England. The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee examines the department's work and can publish evidence and reports. When using this topic page, open the official record beside each item and check whether it concerns England, another part of the UK or a specific constituency. A shared topic label connects records for browsing; it does not mean the members agree, that a bill became law or that an intervention changed an outcome. The site's keyword rules and source coverage are shown with each record.
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108 matching activities across written questions. Newest first, with source links and the classification rule visible on every record.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Temporary Accommodation: Pets
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Temporary Accommodation: Pets” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing, homeless.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Elections: Proof of Identity
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Elections: Proof of Identity” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
New Towns
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “New Towns” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing, planning.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Social Rented Housing
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Social Rented Housing” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing, planning.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Council Tax: Exemptions
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Council Tax: Exemptions” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Planning: Mayors
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Planning: Mayors” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing, planning.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Council Tax: Arrears
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Council Tax: Arrears” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Land: Valuation
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Land: Valuation” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Remote Working
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Remote Working” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental Responsibilities
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental Responsibilities” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Political Parties: Finance
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Political Parties: Finance” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Global Counsel
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Global Counsel” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing, planning.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Devolution
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Devolution” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Housing
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Housing” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Council Tax: Cost of Living
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Council Tax: Cost of Living” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Empty Property: Council Tax
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Empty Property: Council Tax” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Affordable Housing: Construction
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Affordable Housing: Construction” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing, housebuilding.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Local Government: Reorganisation
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Local Government: Reorganisation” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Community Development: Grants
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Community Development: Grants” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Community Development: Grants
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Community Development: Grants” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Visitor Levy: Exemptions
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Visitor Levy: Exemptions” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Heat Pumps: Rented Housing
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Heat Pumps: Rented Housing” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Clean Energy: Heating
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Clean Energy: Heating” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: leasehold.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Local Government: Reorganisation
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Local Government: Reorganisation” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Housing: Sales
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Housing: Sales” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Urban Areas: Planning Permission
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Urban Areas: Planning Permission” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing, planning.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Local Government
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Local Government” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Office for Equality and Opportunity
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Office for Equality and Opportunity” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Housing: Construction
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Housing: Construction” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing, housebuilding.
- written questions14 Sept 2026
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public Consultation
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public Consultation” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: housing.
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