Section 13: Provision of streets, roads and open spaces and development generally.

Housing Act 1985 · 1985 c. 68View on legislation.gov.uk

Part II: PROVISION OF HOUSING ACCOMMODATION

A local housing authority may lay out and construct public streets or roads and open spaces on land acquired by them for the purposes of this Part.

Where they dispose of land to a person who intends to provide housing accommodation on it, they may contribute towards the expenses of the development of the land and the laying out and construction of streets on it, subject to the condition that the streets are dedicated to the public.

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