This includes the introduction of a ‘fast track process’ to enhance the review of new-build applications, which will directly integrate building inspector and engineer capacity.

Further investment is being made available for the BSR, which was formed by the Building Safety Act 2022, to hire over 100 additional members of staff.

Structural changes have also been set out with a view of creating a single construction regulator.

Andy Roe has been appointed as non-executive chair of a new board at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to take on some of the BSR’s functions.

Andy was previously commissioner of the London Fire Brigade.

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Charlie Pugsley, deputy commissioner and operational director for prevention, protection and policy at London Fire Brigade, has been appointed as CEO at the BSR.

The government’s aim is for the BSR to take on functions around construction from the Health and Safety Executive in due course.

“The establishment of the BSR has been fundamental to centralising safety in the construction process, and it’s time to take the next steps to build on that precedent and create a system that works for the sector while keeping residents and their safety at the heart of the process,” said Alex Norris, minister for building safety.

“That’s why we’re announcing a package of reforms to the BSR today to enhance operations, reduce delays, and unlock the homes this country desperately needs – delivering on our Plan for Change.”