Planning and Local Government Issues for Wales September 2007 Compulsory Purchase Harriet Townsend

Welsh Assembly Government compulsory purchase powers are an important tool for local authorities and other public bodies to use as a means of assembling the land needed to help deliver social and economic change. Used properly they can contribute towards effective and efficient urban regeneration, the revitalisation of communities, and the promotion of business – leading to improvements in quality of life. The Law Commission Difficult to locate, complicated to decipher and elusive to apply. The case for its reform is overwhelming and has been recognised by Government

A compelling case in the public interest 1. Clearly identify the statutory purpose or purposes at the outset. 2. Know how it will be financed. 3. Secure as many of the necessary consents as possible before making the order. 4. Acquire what is needed and acquire only what is needed. 5. Try agreement first. Compulsory acquisition should be a last resort. 6. Keep those affected appropriately informed.

A compelling case in the public interest 1. Clearly identify the statutory purpose or purposes at the outset.

A compelling case in the public interest 1. Clearly identify the statutory purpose or purposes at the outset. 2. Know how it will be financed.

A compelling case in the public interest 1. Clearly identify the statutory purpose or purposes at the outset. 2. Know how it will be financed. 3. Secure as many of the necessary consents as possible before making the order.

A compelling case in the public interest 1. Clearly identify the statutory purpose or purposes at the outset. 2. Know how it will be financed. 3. Secure as many of the necessary consents as possible before making the order. 4. Acquire what is needed and acquire only what is needed.

A compelling case in the public interest 1. Clearly identify the statutory purpose or purposes at the outset. 2. Know how it will be financed. 3. Secure as many of the necessary consents as possible before making the order. 4. Acquire what is needed and acquire only what is needed. 5. Try agreement first. Compulsory acquisition should be a last resort.

A compelling case in the public interest 1. Clearly identify the statutory purpose or purposes at the outset. 2. Know how it will be financed. 3. Secure as many of the necessary consents as possible before making the order. 4. Acquire what is needed and acquire only what is needed. 5. Try agreement first. Compulsory acquisition should be a last resort. 6. Keep those affected appropriately informed.