The BWF and our members are regularly consulted by Government and other bodies on policies, standards, legislation and regulations affecting the woodworking and joinery industry.
Below is a list of open consultations that we believe will have an impact on our members and our industry as a whole.
| Organisation | Heading | Description | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | Promoting a resilient and high performing planning service | This consultation seeks views on improving the resilience and performance of planning authorities by: • Increasing planning application fees (including proposing a pathway to full cost recovery) • Measuring and monitoring the performance of planning authorities by re-invigorating and reintroducing the Performance Framework • Supporting the resilience, capacity and capability of Local Planning Authorities through skills retention, bursaries and apprenticeships • Improving resilience and resources by Corporate Joint Committees through shared service delivery, planning skills hubs and extending the Local Development Plan Review period Go to consultation | 17th January 2025 |
| Wales | Preserving trees and woodlands: new regulations | The Welsh Government is consulting on changes to the protection of trees and woodlands. The changes will inform new regulations. Proposed changes include: • simplifying the protection process, • introducing woodland preservation orders, • defining amenity. Go to consultation | 14th February 2025 |
| Scotland | Scottish Building Regulations: Proposed review of fire safety topics including Cameron House Hotel recommendations: | This consultation seeks to obtain the views and opinions of stakeholders on a review of building standards relating to the fire safety of historic buildings converted for hotel use. Some wider fire safety issues are also considered to help ensure the safety of people in and around Scotland's buildings. Go to consultation | 7th March 2025 |
