Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 44227

Housing: Compulsory Purchase

Tabled: 4 April 2025
Answered: 16 April 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to allow (a) councils, (b) Natural England and (c) development corporations to have enhanced Compulsory Purchase Powers for the mandatory purchase of residentia

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
Local authorities and development corporations already have various powers to compulsorily acquire property for the purposes of supporting their functions. Natural England also has powers to compulsorily acquire land to establish and maintain nature reser...
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