We have introduced a comprehensive Remediation Improvement Plan aimed at increasing the speed of essential high-rise building safety works across England.
The Remediation Improvement Plan is aimed at improving the efficiency, quality and timeliness of applications for essential high-rise building safety works across England.
At a ministerial round table hosted by Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government The Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP, BSR Board Chair Lord Roe introduced the plan and the regulator’s deadline of 30 April 2026 to clear the majority of remaining remediation applications from 2024.
Key measures in the plan include:
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mirroring the success that the Innovation Unit has delivered for new-build applications, creation of a Remediation Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) cohort and the introduction of Account Managers to streamline communication and processing
- a recruitment drive to increase Regulatory Lead capacity, reducing individual caseloads to the benefit of applicants and processes
- using “Approval with Requirements", where appropriate, allowing projects to mobilise while distinct technical issues are resolved later
- publication of remediation-specific guidance and supporting information to help industry avoid common application errors
More information about the plan will be communicated in the coming weeks.
Bookmark BSR's webpage for updates.
We have released our latest building control Gateway 2 update.
The update demonstrates a continuing positive momentum against a backdrop of:
- increasing decisions and applications for new high-rise residential building units
- further reductions in complex legacy cases
- a renewed focus on remediation projects
Closed applications continue to exceed previous rates with 639, including 273 invalidations over the past 12 weeks. The number of live applications of all categories is 1,212.
During that time, 108 new build applications have had decisions, with 82 new applications received. 65% of all decisions across all categories over the past 12 weeks related to London cases.
An independent Chair is being recruited for our Residents’ Panel.
This is to ensure residents’ perspectives are heard, understood and reflected in regulatory decision-making.
The Chair will play a pivotal role in enabling the Panel to operate confidently, independently and with real impact.
Responsibilities include:
- leading quarterly Residents’ Panel online meetings
- creating a safe, respectful and inclusive space for discussion
- supporting residents to articulate their experiences and concerns
- helping translate lived experience into practical insight that can inform our work
- working constructively with BSR while maintaining independence and credibility
Applications close on 10 May 2026.
Find out more about the role and how to apply.
A central space to access competence frameworks, standards and guidance for the built environment is now live.
The British Standards Institution’s (BSI) Built Environment Competence Hub, developed in collaboration with the Industry Competence Steering Group (ICSG) and BSR, is designed for anyone working in the built environment sector.
The free-to-access hub, which already has more than 1,600 members, is divided into dedicated areas covering:
- in-use and building management
Sign up for access to the hub.
HSE is carrying out research to measure the new regime’s impact on industry standards and building quality.
Your professional experiences can help inform future policy, statutory reviews and operational planning. Current research opportunities are:
Giving your insights, via independent evaluators, BMG and Verian, will be vital to establishing a robust baseline for industry.
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