Guidance on the use of compulsory purchase: a consultation paper
Extract from Foreword
Compulsory purchase is a valuable tool to facilitate projects in the public interest where it is impossible or impractical to acquire the land by agreement. These are often vital schemes that can promote economic recovery and sustainable economic growth and bring real benefits to our communities. But without compulsory purchase they could not go ahead.
It is vitally important that an authority considering compulsory purchase never loses sight of the people affected. The impact on someone of losing his or her home or business can be enormous. One of the key messages in the new guidance is that compulsory purchase need not be a heavy handed process if managed correctly. Key to this is the early, ongoing and meaningful consultation and engagement with those affected.
I urge you to respond with your thoughts on the draft guidance. I welcome your
comments.
(This consultation seeks views on two draft circulars. The first contains guidance on using compulsory purchase appropriately and effectively. The second will amend the Crichel Down Rules, which set out the circumstances and basis on which surplus land that was compulsorily acquired is offered back to the former owner)
Written responses invited to this consultation paper by Friday 6 May 2011.
Link to web page and consultation doc here
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