Lords Opens Inquiry Into Building Safety Regulator Scheme Approval Delays

Government refuses to release info on High Street fire flammable cladding

A survivor of the Mosaic Apartments fire on Slough High Street has questioned why the government won’t release crucial information on how flammable cladding was left on the building

Lords opens inquiry into Building Safety Regulator scheme approval delays

Committee issues call for evidence from industry on performance of the regulator A cross-party House of Lords committee has launched an inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator following widespread reports of delays to scheme approvals. The House of Lords industry and regulators committee has today issued a call for evidence from the industry for its short inquiry, which will focus on gateway 2 delays to approvals for new high-rise buildings a…

Building Safety Regulator removed from HSE following chaos

A package of reforms has been announced for the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) in an attempt to speed up application processes The BSR has been moved to a new Executive Agency within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Further reforms include a new Fast Track Process to speed up or unblock applications –measures that the government hopes will drive its delivery of 1.5m high-quality homes. The BSR reforms target hi…

House of Lords opens inquiry into Building Safety Regulator

Committee seeks evidence on building safety regulation The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has launched an inquiry into the performance of the Building Safety Regulator, according to the committee’s announcement on 20 June 2025. The committee, chaired by Baroness Taylor of Bolton, said the inquiry will examine how effectively the regulator is operating […]

House of Lords launches inquiry into Building Safety Regulator

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has launched an inquiry into building safety regulation over growing concerns about delays.

Lords committee seeks views on Building Safety Regulator

A call for evidence has been issued by the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee for its short inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the regulator for new high-rise buildings and maintenance of existing buildings. The Committee is seeking evidence from building industry specialists, housing associations, architects, resident groups, safety experts, local authoriti…