Made under the Housing Act 1985
1 statutory instrument made using powers in the Housing Act 1985, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Housing (Right to Buy) (Designated Rural Areas and Designated Regions) (England) Order 2025
- Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Made under: Housing Act 1985
Designated specific rural areas and regions in England under the Housing Act 1985's right-to-buy provisions, enabling the imposition of covenants or right of first refusal.
This Order, effective August 2nd, 2025, designates specific parishes in Colchester and East Hampshire as rural areas under the Housing Act 1985's right-to-buy scheme.
It also designates Colchester and East Hampshire as regions for the scheme's application in those parishes.
The order enables the imposition of covenants or rights of first refusal on sold properties to potentially preserve affordable housing.
An impact assessment was deemed unnecessary due to a lack of anticipated significant effects on public or private sectors.