Bill · started in the Commons
Planning (Flooding) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the consideration of flooding risk in the planning process; to make internal drainage boards statutory consultees for certain planning decisions; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Planning (Flooding) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 24 June 2025 by Blake Stephenson (Conservative). 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.
Sponsor
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Blake Stephenson
Conservative
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 24 Jun 2025
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.