Government response to the report of the House of Lords select committee on the built environment
Command Paper 9347
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Command Paper
Abstract
Comprises the Government's response to the House of Lords Select Committee on National Policy for the Built Environment report on built environment policy in England, which focused specifically on the supply of housing, particularly concerns with poor design quality, poor place-making and unsustainable development as a result of the rush to build as many homes as possible in a short space of time.
History
Related to the following: Building better places (HL Paper 100 of session 2015-16). Report (HOL, 2016).
Subjects
- Environmental planning/land
- Other planning disciplines
- Planning and development
- Sustainable development
- Residential development
- Strategic planning
Publisher History
Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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