Explainer: The Planning and Infrastructure Bill

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill, published on 11 March 2025, marks a significant step in the UK Government’s ambition to reform the planning system, accelerate infrastructure delivery, and meet its target of building 1.5m new homes.

To help make sense of this wide-ranging legislation, our experts Fionnuala Quinn, senior Political consultant for Housing, Communities Local Government and Faith and Jack Williamson, senior Political Consultant for Transport & Infrastructure have put together an explainer that sets out the Bill’s key measures and the context behind its publication.

For an overview of what the Planning and Infrastructure Bill means for the future of housing, infrastructure, and economic growth, download the full explainer by simply filling out this form: