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Buildings: Safety

Commons · Question 75509 · Tabled 5 Sep 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 11 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of whether building safety regulations are being applied proportionately to low-rise, low-occupancy buildings that have historically met all safety

Answer

Answered by Samantha Dixon, 11 Sep 2025

In the initial stages, a building control application is usually required for new buildings. This is reviewed by building control bodies to ensure compliance with building regulations.During the build process, progress on site may be checked and monitored...