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Improving the compulsory purchase process
Consultation on technical changes to compulsory purchase process and draft updated guidance on compulsory purchase.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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This consultation seeks views on a range of proposals aimed at making the compulsory purchase regime clearer, fairer and faster.
Alongside the consultation, we are publishing draft updated guidance on compulsory purchase and the Crichel Downs Rules for the disposal of surplus land acquired by, or under the threat of, compulsion.
Documents
Technical consultation on improvements to compulsory purchase processesapplication/pdfTechnical consultation on improvements to compulsory purchase processes: consultation impact assessmentapplication/pdfCompulsory Purchase Orders streamlining: delegated decisions and timescales for decisionapplication/pdfCompulsory purchase process: government response to consultation application/pdf