Building Safety Regulator Reform

June 30, 2025
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The Government has announced reforms to the Building Safety Regulator, including leadership, process and investment. The changes are hoped to deliver 1.5 million homes. The reforms pave the way for creation of a single construction safety regulator, as recommended by the Grenfell Tower enquiry.

David Smith, property litigation partner at London law firm Spector Constant & Williams comments:

“Today’s announcement marks a significant shift in the government’s approach to building safety regulation. By moving the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) out of the Health and Safety Executive and establishing it as an independent executive body within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), the government appears to be responding to growing concerns about delays and inefficiencies under the current regime.

“The Building Safety Act always provided a mechanism to relocate the BSR’s functions post-Grenfell Inquiry, and it was always likely that such a structural change would follow if early implementation proved sluggish. The issues that have arisen, particularly delays in progressing projects through the regulatory gateways, have undoubtedly contributed to this decision.

“Notably, the government’s emphasis on creating in-house capacity to speed up approvals for both remediation and newbuild developments reflects a broader determination to remove barriers to housing delivery. It’s clear that the government is once again prioritising new housing output, and is willing to reform institutional structures to do so.

“This is a welcome development if it leads to a more agile and responsive regulatory framework. However, it will be critical that the reforms do not dilute the core focus on safety, which must remain paramount in the post-Grenfell landscape.”

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