COMPULSORY PURCHASE

Question 1

What is the date of valuation of compensation under compulsory purchase?

Answer 1

The earlier of the date of possession, the date when the value is agreed and the date of the Tribunal decision.

Question 2

When an Acquiring Authority wishes to exercise its powers under a Compulsory Purchase Order what is the first step it must take to acquire land?

Answer 2

Serve a notice to treat or serve a notice of intention to execute a General Vesting Declaration (either answer for the mark)