A Bill to require the Secretary of State to create Special Urban Development Zones; to set out the criteria on which such Zones must be designated, including criteria relating to Housing Market Renewal Initiative status and areas of multiple deprivation; and for connected purposes;
House of Commons
2 May 2012
The Special Urban Development Zones Bill would require the Secretary of State to create zones aimed at accelerating urban redevelopment. It sets out the criteria for designating zones, including whether an area has Housing Market Renewal Initiative status and whether it is in an area of multiple deprivation. The bill also provides for related purposes to support housing and urban development within those zones.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and has not yet progressed to committee stage.
Generated 21 February 2026
The second reading was expected on 20 January 2012 but was withdrawn.
The Bill had its first reading on 16 March 2011 through the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
