P2-23
Response
Accepted
AI-assessed
Consider national building control authority
Recommendation
We recommend that the same panel consider whether all building control functions should be performed by a national authority. (113.38)
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, including whether all building control functions should be performed by a national authority. 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.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
Jurisdiction
England
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
UK Government
26 Feb 2025
The government accepts this recommendation. See recommendation 22.
Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Feb 2026
Independent Building Control Panel developing recommendations. Panel expected to produce final report in coming months with government formal response anticipated early 2026. (Covers Recommendations 22, 23.)
Responsible Bodies
UK Government
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
1.5 yrs
Last formal update
01 Feb 2026