Consultation outcome

Further reform of the compulsory purchase system

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and HM Treasury
• Published: 21 March 2016
• Last updated: 7 September 2016 — See all updates

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Applies to England and Wales

This consultation has concluded

Read the full outcome

Consultation on further reform of the compulsory purchase system: government response

Ref: ISBN 978-1-4098-4889-9

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Compulsory purchase reform: final impact assessment

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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.

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Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking views on proposals for further reform of the compulsory purchase system.

This consultation ran from
21 March 2016 to 11:45pm on 15 May 2016

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

Consultation on further reform of the compulsory purchase system

Ref: ISBN 978-1-4098-4801-1

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Consultation on further reform of the compulsory purchase system: consultation impact assessment

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Published 21 March 2016
Last updated 7 September 2016 + show all updates

1. 7 September 2016

   Added government response and final impact assessment.

2. 21 March 2016

   First published.