Bill · started in the Commons

Local Services (Planning) Bill

A Bill to enable local planning authorities to require the granting of planning permission prior to the demolition or change of use of premises or land used or formerly used as a public house or local independent shop, to enable local planning authorities to require the granting of planning permission if premises or land will be used for a supermarket; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Local Services (Planning) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 July 2012 by Dr Julian Huppert (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 10 Jul 2012
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 26 Apr 2013.