1. The Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill has now become an Act of Parliament after receiving Royal Assent on 29 June 2023.1‘Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 Royal Assent – Parliamentary Bills – UK Parliament’ , accessed 5 July 2023
2. The Act:
- requires local authorities in England to review supported housing in their areas and develop strategies;
- provides for the creation of a national expert advisory panel to advise on matters related to supported housing;
- gives the Secretary of State power to introduce national support standards;
- gives local authorities power to create local licensing schemes for exempt accommodation; and
- gives the Secretary of State an option to introduce a new planning Use-Class for exempt accommodation.
3. For full details, see our KnowledgeBank entry on the Act.
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