CONSULTATIONS
Consultation Web Sites
Central Government's Consultation web site
The primary source of information regarding public consultations is the Governement Cabinet office web site from which there are links to consultaions for all Central Government Departments
Communities & local Government's Consultation web site
Current Consultations
Unlocking the Talent of our Communities Consultation Paper
Consultation period: Runs till April 10th. Subsequently expect a White Paper
Past Consultations
Shared Ownership and Leasehold Enfranchisement Consultation Paper
Consultation period: 19 July 2007 to 19 October 2007
Homes for the future: more affordable, more sustainable Housing Green Paper
Substantial consultation intended by Central Government to have significance.
Consultation period: 23 July 2007 to 15 October 2007
Regular Statements of Account and Designated Client Accounts Consultation Paper
Important consultation concerning measures which would require primary legislation to implement.
Consultation period: 25 July 2007 to 4 October 2007
A Consultation Paper on Regular Statements of Account and Designated Client Accounts Summary of responses
16th January 2008
OFT
Housebuilding in the UK web site
This consultation does not ask specific questions but leaves it open for submissions to be made concerning the unfair nature of leases.
Consultation period 22 June 2007 to 17 August 2007
'The Land is Ours' has published a review of this consultation and it can be seen in their latest newsletter
Their concern is mostly centred around the way in which developers, with the connivance of Government, are able to manipulate the planning system so that they can operate a monopoly against the interest of poorer people who are thereby prevented from providing themselves with their own housing through self-build.
Planning for a Sustainable Future: Consultation
Threatens to replace public planning enquiries with "a panel of experts" in order to force through growth irrespective of public concern.
Consultation period 21 May 2007 to 17 August 2007
'The Land is Ours' has published a review of this consultation and it can be seen together with a draft response letter in their latest newsletter
Past Consultations
Draft Further Alterations to the London Plan
- Public consultation
Closing date for submissions 2006 December 22nd
The complete download includes the existing London Plan together with the proposed alterations and amounts to some 500 pages.
The part that will most concern leaseholders is Chapter 3A
The timetable for the passage of these alterations is:-
30 May - 21 July 2006
Consultation with the London Assembly and Functional Bodies
28 September - 22 December 2006
Formal public consultation on the Further Alterations
June 2007
Further Alterations Examination in Public
Early 2008
Adoption and publication of the Further Alterations to the London Plan
Towards the Mayor's Housing Strategy
Closing date for submissions 2007 February 7th.
The focus of Towards the Mayor’s Housing Strategy is primarily on the seven areas of:-
1) Putting people first
2) Building more homes
3) Building the right homes in the right places
4) Designing places where people want to live
5) Reviewing intermediate housing
6) Promoting choice and mobility
7) Tackling climate change
The Mayor's taking over of London's Housing Strategy is delayed until the relevant legislation has completed its passage through Parliament - now expected after the 2007 Summer recess. In the meantime the strategy rests with the Government Office for London and can be seen at Capital Homes.
Once the Mayor has his powers formalised then he will publish a revised version following consideration of the consultation and this will be considered by the Greater London Assembly and then there will be further consultation on a version incorporating the assembly's alterations.
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Draft Bill and Consultation Paper
Consultation period: August 2000 to October 2000