Further reform of the compulsory purchase system
Applies to England and Wales
Read the full outcome
Detail of outcome
A summary of responses to the consultation on further reform of the compulsory purchase system which closed on 15 May 2016. It also provides details of the government’s response and proposed actions.
A compulsory purchase letter contains important information for investors in land which may be suitable for regeneration or redevelopment in the vicinity of new transport infrastructure as a result of measures on compulsory purchase reform in the Neighbourhood Planning Bill.
Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation seeks views on a number of proposed reforms to the principles of assessing compensation and other technical process improvements.
These proposals are intended to make the compulsory purchase process clearer, fairer and faster.
Documents
Updates to this page
Published 21 March 2016Last updated 7 September 2016 + show all updates
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Added government response and final impact assessment.
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First published.