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Residential Roads (Adoption by Local Authorities) Bill

A Bill to require the handover of residential roads built by developers to local highways authorities within certain time periods; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would require residential roads built by developers to be handed over to local highways authorities within specified time periods. It aims to ensure those roads are adopted and maintained by the local council rather than remaining under developer control. The measure is at an early stage in Parliament, currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, with the first reading having taken place in 2010.

Key Points

  • Requires handover/adoption of residential roads built by developers to local highways authorities within defined time periods.
  • Applies to roads in housing developments, with the goal of securing adoption and ongoing maintenance by local authorities.
  • Transfers responsibility for maintenance, safety and governance of these roads to local authorities.
  • Originates in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading stage; first reading occurred on 5 July 2010.
  • Policy areas include Transport and Technology.

Progress

The bill is at the Commons’ second reading stage, indicating it is in the early phases of consideration.

Who is affected?

Residents living on newly built residential roadsLocal highways authorities/councilsDevelopers who built the roadsLocal residents’ associations or communities

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Jul 2010

2nd readingCommons
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3rd readingCommons
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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Residential Roads (Adoption by Local Authorities)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.