Compulsory purchase order
- Compulsory purchase order
-
A compulsory purchase order (CPO) is a legal function in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland that allows certain bodies which need to obtain land or property to do so without the consent of the owner. It may be enforced if a proposed development is considered one for public betterment - for example - when building motorways where a land owner does not want to sell. Similarly, if town councils wish to develop a town centre, they may issue compulsory purchase orders.
In the Republic of Ireland, CPOs are quite common due to the massive road upgrade programme under the National Development Plan. CPOs are also used for rail projects. If a person objects to the issuing of a CPO, they may appeal to the High Court.[1]
In the United Kingdom, most Orders are made as subordinate legislation under powers given to Local Authorities in existing legislation (e.g. an Order for road works is made under the Highways Act 1980). Whilst the powers are strong the Authority must demonstrate that the taking of the land is necessary and there is a "compelling case in the public interest". Owners or occupiers can challenge this, and their objection will be heard by an independent Inspector.
Compensation rights usually include the value of the property, costs of acquiring and moving to a new property, and sometimes additional payments. Costs of professional advice regarding compensation are usually reimbursed by the Authority, so that people affected by a compulsory purchase order can seek advice from a solicitor and a surveyor and expect to be reimbursed.
See also
References
External links
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
compulsory purchase order — ➔ order1 * * * compulsory purchase order UK US noun [C] UK (US eminent domain order) ► LAW, PROPERTY a decision made in a court of law giving a government organization, etc. the right to buy private property if it needs the land to build… … Financial and business terms
Compulsory purchase in England and Wales — Compulsory purchase is the power to acquire rights over an estate in land, or to buy that estate outright, regardless of the willingness or otherwise of its current owner, in return for recompense. In England and Wales Parliament has granted… … Wikipedia
compulsory purchase — noun Enforced purchase by a public authority of property needed for public purposes • • • Main Entry: ↑compulsion * * * comˌpulsory ˈpurchase 7 [compulsory purchase] noun uncountable … Useful english dictionary
Purchase — To buy, to be long, to have an ownership position. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * ▪ I. purchase pur‧chase 1 [ˈpɜːtʆs ǁ ˈpɜːr ] noun COMMERCE 1. [uncountable] the act of buying something: • Keep the receipt as your proof of purc … Financial and business terms
purchase — buy; be long; have an ownership position. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * ▪ I. purchase pur‧chase 1 [ˈpɜːtʆs ǁ ˈpɜːr ] noun COMMERCE 1. [uncountable] … Financial and business terms
purchase — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 buying sth ADJECTIVE ▪ cash ▪ credit ▪ online ▪ Make sure all online purchases are made through a secure server. ▪ bulk … Collocations dictionary
order — 1) In business and trade, making a request to deliver, sell, receive, or purchase goods or services; 2) In the securities and futures trade, instructions to a broker on how to buy or sell. The most common orders in futures markets are market… … Financial and business terms
compulsory — In ecclesiastical procedure, a compulsory is a kind of writ to compel the attendance of a witness, to undergo examination compulsory, adj Involuntary; forced; coerced by legal process or by force of statute @ compulsory attendance Refers to legal … Black's law dictionary
compulsory — In ecclesiastical procedure, a compulsory is a kind of writ to compel the attendance of a witness, to undergo examination compulsory, adj Involuntary; forced; coerced by legal process or by force of statute @ compulsory attendance Refers to legal … Black's law dictionary
eminent domain order — UK US noun [C] US ► LAW, PROPERTY COMPULSORY PURCHASE ORDER(Cf. ↑compulsory purchase order) … Financial and business terms
