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APPG on Housing and Planning

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Planning exists to provide a forum for parliamentarians to discuss issues arising from housing and planning policy.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Planning is a group of Westminster parliamentarians (MPs and Lords) chaired by David Simmonds CBE MP.

Further information about APPGs and how the are run is available on parliament’s website.

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) acts as Secretariat, providing administration and support to the group.

Statement of Purpose

The APPG on Housing and Planning exists to provide a forum for parliamentarians to discuss issues arising from housing and planning policy, primarily the delivery of housing, infrastructure and placemaking via the planning system.

Latest activity

The APPG has launched an inquiry into England’s developer contributions systems, which will run over the summer of 2023.

Membership

David Simmonds CBE MP

Chair

Lord Young of Norwood Green

Vice-Chair

Peter Gibson MP

Vice-Chair

Gareth Bacon MP

Vice-Chair

Dr Rupa Huq MP

Officer

Alexander Stafford MP

Officer

Ben Everitt MP

Officer

The Lord Best OBE DL

Officer

Gagan Mohindra MP

Officer

Sir Peter Bottomley MP

Officer

Meetings and Publications

Contact and further information

For public enquiries, please contact: [email protected]  

There are strict Parliamentary procedures governing how APPGs are run,

To review the APPG's registration details, please consult the Register of All-Party Parliamentary Groups.