Housing Conditions in England

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Open Inquiry
Opened: 3 Jul 2025 Parliament page
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee is holding an inquiry into the condition of homes in England. The Government has set out plans to deliver a decade of renewal in the provision of social and affordable homes , including a “transformational” and “lasting change in the safety and quality … Read more
52 Recommendations
40 Conclusions
3 Reports
7 Oral sessions
16 Letters
7 Events
Activity timeline 28 events
15 Jul
2026
Correspondence
8 Jul
2026
Correspondence
7 Jul
2026
Oral evidence
3 Jul
2026
Report published
24 Jun
2026
Report published
17 Jun
2026
Correspondence
17 Jun
2026
Correspondence
22 May
2026
Correspondence
19 May
2026
Correspondence
28 Apr
2026
Report published
22 Apr
2026
Report published
14 Apr
2026
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 7 sessions
7 Jul 2026
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Oral Evidence
Emma Payne · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Joanna Key · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Matthew Pennycook MP · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
14 Apr 2026
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Oral Evidence
Chloe Fletcher · Chartered Institute of Housing Jennie Daly · Taylor Wimpey Nigel Cates · The New Homes Ombudsman Service Richard Smith · National House Building Council Stephen Teagle · Vistry Group Steve Turner · Home Builders Federation
27 Jan 2026
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Oral Evidence
Christa Maciver · Justlife Foundation Councillor Grace Williams · London Councils Dr Laura Neilson · Shared Health Foundation Joe Lane · Office of the Children's Commissioner Joseph Donohue · Greater Manchester Combined Authority Matt Downie · Crisis Paul Kitson · Newham Council Stephen Philpott · Birmingham City Council
25 Nov 2025
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Oral Evidence
Ashlea Birch · Manchester City Council Fiona MacGregor · Regulator of Social Housing Ian Sanders · Hull City Council James Wilson · Great Yarmouth Borough Council Joe Roberts · Cornwall Council Jonathan Walters · Regulator of Social Housing
4 Nov 2025
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Oral Evidence
Anny Cullum · ACORN Ben Beadle · National Residential Landlords Association Deborah Garvie · Shelter Dr Jennifer Harris · TDS Charitable Foundation Kate Markey · Nationwide Foundation Nye Jones · Generation Rent Timothy Douglas · Propertymark
14 Oct 2025
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Oral Evidence
Alistair Smyth · National Housing Federation Councillor Sarah King · Southwark Council Craig Moule · Sanctuary Ian McDermott · G15 Kwajo Tweneboa Nic Bliss · Stop Social Housing Stigma Richard Blakeway · Housing Ombudsman Service
9 Sep 2025
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Oral Evidence
Dr Henry Dawson · Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Helen Garrett · Building Research Establishment Michael Erhardt · Disability Rights UK Millie Brown · Centre for Better Ageing Professor Sir Michael Marmot · Institute for Health Equity
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
Clear
4 Recommendation Rejected
5th Report - Housing Conditions in…
We recommend that the Government set interim targets for the proportion of temporary accommodation that...
We recommend that the Government set interim targets for the proportion of temporary accommodation that is upgraded to comply with the new Decent Homes Standard before the final implementation date in 2035. These should align with interim targets set for … Read more
Government Response
The government effectively rejects setting interim targets for upgrading temporary accommodation to the new Decent Homes Standard, instead reiterating existing standards and commitments to apply the reformed standard and publish guidance by the end of 2026.
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14 Recommendation Rejected
5th Report - Housing Conditions in…
We reiterate our earlier recommendation that the ministry must amend the definition of B&B accommodation...
We reiterate our earlier recommendation that the ministry must amend the definition of B&B accommodation in the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order 2003 to restrict the placement of families in other types of accommodation with shared facilities to a … Read more
Government Response
The government rejected amending the B&B definition to restrict all shared-facility accommodation for families to six weeks, stating that some local authority-owned or commissioned shared facilities can be suitable. They will, however, review the use of socially managed hostel accommodation to consider further action to reduce or regulate its use.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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15 Recommendation Rejected
5th Report - Housing Conditions in…
The ministry must require councils to report publicly on the length of time households remain...
The ministry must require councils to report publicly on the length of time households remain in such facilities and justify any decision to keep households in these facilities beyond six-weeks. By the end of this year, the ministry must publish … Read more
Government Response
The government rejected publishing a 10-year plan to phase out all shared accommodation for families, stating they lack evidence to support this, but are engaging stakeholders to identify problematic forms. They stated they are already tracking B&B use beyond six weeks and will clarify reporting guidance for other shared accommodation.
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Government Response AI assessment · 59 of 52 classified
Accepted 21
Accepted in Part 7
Acknowledged 13
Deferred 11
Not Addressed 4
Rejected 3
Total 52 recs + 40 conclusions
Correspondence 16 letters
15 Jul 2026 To committee Letter from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy to the Chair dated 13 July 2026 concerning the quality of new-build homes
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8 Jul 2026 To committee Letter from Age UK to the Chair dated 16 June 2026 concerning accessibility standards in new homes
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17 Jun 2026 To committee Letter from the National Residential Landlords Association to the Chair dated 19 November 2025 concerning further points on Housing Conditions in England
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17 Jun 2026 To committee Letter from the Nationwide Foundation to the Chair dated 11 November 2025 concerning standards in the Private Rented Sector
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22 May 2026 To committee Letter from the Chair to the Minister of State for Housing and Planning dated 20 May 2026 concerning new build homes
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19 May 2026 To committee Letter from the Home Builders Federation to the Chair dated 1 May 2026 concerning development costs and accessibility
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26 Feb 2026 To committee Letter from the Regulator of Social Housing to the Chair dated 23 February 2026 following up oral evidence on Housing Conditions in England
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14 Jan 2026 To committee Letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning to the Chair dated 7 January 2026 concerning housing conditions in England
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14 Jan 2026 To committee Letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning to the Chair dated 9 January 2026 concerning accessibility standards in new homes
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3 Dec 2025 To committee Letter from TDS Charitable Foundation to the Chair dated 24 November 2025 concerning housing conditions and renters rights
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27 Nov 2025 To committee Letter from the Chair to the Minister of State for Housing and Planning dated 26 November 2025 following up correspondence on accessibility standards in new homes
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20 Nov 2025 To committee Letter from the Chair to the Minister of State for Housing and Planning dated 20 November 2025 concerning Housing Conditions in England
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12 Nov 2025 To committee Letter from the National Housing Federation to the Chair dated 4 November 2025 following up oral evidence given before the Committee on 14 October
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12 Nov 2025 To committee Letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning to the Chair dated 7 November concerning accessibility standards in new homes
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12 Nov 2025 To committee Letter from Sanctuary Housing to the Chair dated 4 November following up oral evidence given before the Committee on 14 October
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15 Oct 2025 To committee Letter from the Chair to the Minister of State for Housing and Planning dated 15 October 2025 concerning accessibility standards in new homes
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