P2-22 Response Accepted AI-assessed

Independent panel review of building control commercial interests

Recommendation

That the government appoint an independent panel to consider whether it is in the public interest for building control functions to be performed by those who have a commercial interest in the process. (113.37)

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the Gov.uk progress update, 2026-02-01, an Independent Building Control Panel is currently developing recommendations regarding whether building control functions should remain with commercially interested bodies and if a national authority should perform all functions. According to the Gov.uk progress update, 2026-02-01, the panel's final report is expected in the coming months, with a formal government response anticipated in early 2026 (Gov.uk progress update, 2026-02-01).
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
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Jurisdiction
England
Response
Accepted
Accepted UK Government
26 Feb 2025

The government accepts this recommendation. An independent panel will be established to review the building control sector and will recommend which bodies should carry out certain functions, as well as whether all building control functions should be performed by a national authority.

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Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Feb 2026

Independent Building Control Panel developing recommendations on whether building control functions should remain with commercially interested bodies and whether national authority should perform all functions. Panel expected to produce final report in coming months with government formal response anticipated early 2026. (Covers Recommendations 22, 23.)

Source
Report Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report 04 Sep 2024
Responsible Bodies
UK Government Primary
Recommendation age 1.5 yrs
Last formal update 01 Feb 2026