Future Homes Standard

Early day motion 3031, tabled 24 March 2026 by Ellie Chowns (Green). Signed by 8 members.

That this House welcomes the publication of the Future Homes Standard; notes that it includes positive measures such as requirements for solar panels, support for heat pumps, and cleaner heating; further notes that the Future Homes Standard remains insufficiently ambitious given the scale of the housing and climate crises; expresses concern that the proposed timeline delays full implementation of higher standards until 2028, meaning that many homes built in the next few years will not meet these standards; recognises that solving the housing crisis requires not just building more homes, but ensuring that they are affordable and sustainable; and calls on the Government to accelerate the implementation of the Future Homes Standard and strengthen its provisions to ensure all new homes are fit for the future.

Signatures by party: Green 5, DUP 1, Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.