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AdjournmentWednesday, 13 May 2026

Unadopted roads and public amenities on new developments

End-of-day debate on a single topic

An Adjournment debate on the problem of unadopted roads and public amenities in new housing developments. The issue centres on situations where developers build roads and public spaces but fail to adopt them into the public highway or council management, leaving residents with poor maintenance and local authorities bearing unplanned costs. The debate will examine the regulatory and financial mechanisms that allow this and what government action is needed.

This affects millions of residents in new housing developments across England and puts pressure on local government budgets. It is a growing complaint from householders who find themselves responsible for maintenance costs of roads and parks they cannot access legally, and raises questions about developer accountability and planning enforcement under the current planning system.

Housing & PlanningLocal Government

Securing MP

Alistair StrathernLabour Party

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