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Special Urban Development Zones Bill

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;

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Bill would require the Secretary of State to establish Special Urban Development Zones and to publish the rules for designating them. The designation criteria would include Housing Market Renewal Initiative status and whether areas are in areas of multiple deprivation, along with related purposes.

Key Points

  • Creates Special Urban Development Zones designated by the Secretary of State
  • Sets criteria for designation, including Housing Market Renewal Initiative status and levels of deprivation
  • Covers powers and actions connected to those zones (connected purposes)
  • Currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons
  • Likely to affect local authorities, housing providers, developers and residents in or around designated zones

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with the first reading on 16 March 2011.

Who is affected?

Local authoritiesHousing associations and social landlordsHousing developers and construction companiesResidents and households in designated or potential zonesPeople living in areas of multiple deprivationTenants in social housingBusinesses involved in urban development

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

16 Mar 2011

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Special Urban Development Zones

1 Jan 1970

The second reading was expected on 20 January 2012 but was withdrawn.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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.