BSAC’s Response to the Cladding Remediation Bill

Deadlines have been missed. The response? No more chances – fines and prosecutions will be placed for those liable. 

Can you afford to miss the final deadline?

Recent developments of the proposed Cladding Remediation Bill demonstrates a significant step in the Governments efforts to fasten building safety improvements across England. Developers, building owners, and landlords are now facing increasing pressure to act with the remediation targets approaching and stronger enforcement proposed.

What is Building Safety (Remediation of Unsafe Cladding etc) Bill

Introduced in Parliament in October 2026 by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), the Building Safety (Remediation of Unsafe Cladding etc) Bill aims to address delays in the identification and remediation of unsafe external wall systems on residential buildings across England.

Building upon the Building Safety Act 2022 and the governments Remediation Acceleration Plan, the Bill proposes clear responsibilities for those accountable for remediation.

Who needs to act, why now?

The proposed legislation will impact freeholders, landlords and other parties responsible for maintaining external walls on qualifying residential buildings, while developers will face continued pressure to meet their existing remediation obligations and progress outstanding works.

With the Government's 2029 and 2031 targets approaching, there is increasing pressure to progress remediation works, with proposed financial penalties and enforcement action for those failing to act.

Getting the right team involved early can help establish the scope of works, plan realistic programmes and avoid delays further down the line.

Why early planning matters

Cladding remediation projects can be complex, particularly on occupied high-rise buildings. They often involve extensive investigations, design coordination, specialist contractors, access constraints and unforeseen issues during construction.

From our experience working on higher-risk buildings, one of the biggest challenges isn't necessarily the construction works themselves, but the time required to coordinate designs, obtain regulatory approvals and manage changes once works are underway.

For higher-risk buildings, Gateway 2 approval, construction-stage change control and Gateway 3 requirements can all add significant time to the programme. With construction works often taking 12–24 months, these are factors building owners need to be considering now.

How can BSAC help?

At Building Safety Act Consult, we support building owners, landlords, developers and project teams with the technical and regulatory requirements of cladding remediation.

Our services include:

• Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) – Planning, managing and monitoring design work to achieve Building Regulations compliance.
• Gateway 2 applications – Preparing and coordinating submissions to the Building Safety Regulator.
• Building Regulations advisory – Providing technical compliance advice and independent reviews.
• Construction-stage support – Supporting change control, compliance evidence and regulatory obligations through to completion.

Our team includes Class 3 Registered Building Inspectors with commercial and project delivery experience, helping clients navigate regulatory requirements while considering programme, cost and risk.

Our experience and track record

With 11 approved Gateway 2 submissions and a further 3 in progress, BSAC has experience preparing and securing approvals from the Building Safety Regulator.

Our portfolio includes complex higher-risk building refurbishments and external wall remediation projects within London and across England, where we supported Gateway 2 approval and subsequent construction-stage change control.

Getting these projects delivered isn't just about meeting the Building Regulations. It requires early coordination, practical solutions and an understanding of how regulatory requirements affect the wider construction programme.

Taking the next steps

Although the Bill is yet to become law, the Government is clearly putting more pressure on building owners to get remediation works moving.

For those responsible for affected buildings, now is the time to review outstanding works, establish realistic programmes and progress regulatory approvals.

If you have a building requiring cladding remediation, or need support navigating Gateway 2, contact the BSAC team to discuss how we can help.