Compulsory Purchase & Valuation

Compulsory purchase powers allow land to be acquired for development or redevelopment. They are an important means of assembling land for regeneration projects and can be promoted through a wide range of enabling legislation.

At Ardent, we specialise in the promotion and implementation of compulsory purchase powers, and the negotiation and settlement of CPO claims for private landowners and public bodies.

We guide our clients through the statutory process - from the feasibility stages to providing valuations, land acquisition budgets and property impact reports to ultimately appearing at the Lands Tribunal. Throughout the application process, we ensure the drafting and provisions of the CPO are sufficiently comprehensive to enable scheme delivery.

Our service includes:

• Advice on statutory process and drafting CPO orders
• Property reports and documentation to support a CPO
• Preparation of valuations, cost estimates and budget advice
• Objection management
• Negotiation and conclusion of agreements and undertakings
• Expert evidence for Land Tribunal and Public Inquiry
• Negotiate and settle Part 1 claims