Future of infrastructure UK

First reading

Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Introduction in Parliament. 

11 March 2025

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The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is tabled before UK Parliament

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Second reading

Initial readings and debates in the House of Commons.

24 March 2025

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House of Commons: Second reading

Committee stage

Committee stage where detailed examination, debate, and amendment of the Bill takes place.  The Public Bill Committee has invited stakeholders with relevant expertise, experience, or a special interest in the Bill to submit their views.

24 April 2025 and House of Commons

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Parliament: Call for evidence

House of Comments: Amendment paper

Report stage

Report stage and third reading in the House of Commons.

9 June 2025

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Report stage

House of Lords: First reading

Introduction and first reading in the House of Lords.

12 June 2025

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House of Lords: First reading

House of Lords: Second reading

Second reading in the House of Lords.

25 June 2025

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House of Lords: Second reading

Committee stage

Committee stage in the House of Lords.

17 July 2025 

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Committee stage

Report stage

Report stage and third reading in the House of Lords.

August 2025 (estimated)

Ping Pong

Consideration of amendments between both Houses.

September 2025 (estimated)

Royal assent

Royal Assent, the Bill becomes law.

October 2025 (estimated)

Implementation begins

The initial implementation phase begins.

November 2025 (estimated)

Secondary legislation

Development of secondary legislation (statutory instruments) and guidance. 

December 2025 - June 2026

Enforcement

Full implementation and enforcement of the new planning and infrastructure regulations.

July 2026 onwards (estimated)

CP 1344 - UK Infrastructure: A 10 year strategy

UK Government's 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy was published on 25 June 2025. The new strategy proposes an investment of £725 billion and is a long-term plan to improve infrastructure in the UK across transport, energy, digital connectivity, social infrastructure and regeneration. It focuses on attracting private investment, promoting regional growth and improving the environment. It adopts a holistic and integrated approach to infrastructure planning and delivery. 

Clean Energy: Transmission Network Infrastructure

Development of policies and incentives, launch of major initiatives, expansion of projects, and integration into the national grid. Twice as much transmission network infrastructure will be required to meet 2030 goals.

2030

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National policies for infrastructure

Support large-scale infrastructure development to boost the economy and improve connectivity. This entails the identification of projects, planning and consultation phases, approval, and initiation of construction.

Streamline national policies to ensure that infrastructure applications are assessed are updated at least every five years.

2030

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Electricity bill discounts

Proposes a reduction of up to £2,500 off their electricity bills over a period of 10 years for people living within 500 metres of new pylons.

2035

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Nature Restoration fund

The fund aims to support biodiversity and conservation projects. Enhance natural habitats and promote ecological sustainability.

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