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Compulsory Purchase, Compensation and Public Sector Strategic Advice
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The use of compulsory purchase powers by local authorities and other public sector organisations has been a long held Statutory measure to obtain land and buildings for infrastructure projects and development sites. Due to recent changes in legislation, the use of such powers has become increasingly prevalent and this trend is likely to continue as pressure mounts for improvements to strategic transport networks and public sector projects.
For a private landowner or occupier faced with such a situation, it is vital that appropriate specialist advice is obtained to protect their property or business interest. This can be done by means of either registering an objection to a Compulsory Purchase Order and/or by ensuring that the best terms of compensation can be obtained. Similarly, acquiring authorities, such as local Council’s, need to be confident that they have taken all the right steps to satisfy their Statutory obligations in order to achieve their objectives in as cost effective and timely manner as possible.
At Michael Rogers LLP we have considerable experience in acting for a wide variety of private companies and individuals as well as for an increasing number of local authorities including Kent County Council, Dartford Borough Council and the London Borough of Bexley.
We also provide strategic property advice including development appraisals and property portfolio audits/reviews to public sector organisations including those local authorities referred to above.
For further information contact:
Richard Robson - 01732 740000 - richard.robson@micahelrogers.co.uk
Nigel Amos – 01737 230700 – nigel.amos@michaelrogers.co.uk
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