Planning Enforcement and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
The recent headline “Court tells restaurant owners to pay out £2.5m confiscation order and seizes their passports over unlawful extractor
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Compulsory purchase allows public authorities, and in some cases, private companies (such as utilities) to acquire land without the owner’s agreement. It’s most commonly used for major infrastructure, regeneration, housing or utility projects. If you’ve received notice, it doesn’t mean you’re powerless. You have legal rights and options and the earlier you act, the better your position.
We support landowners at every stage of the compulsory purchase process, from initial notice through to compensation. Our clients include farmers, developers, rural estates and homeowners. Whether you’re facing a Development Consent Order, a Transport and Works Act Order or a council-led CPO, we help you understand your rights, respond strategically and secure the best possible outcome, whether that’s objecting, negotiating, or protecting your land’s future use.
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We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.
I value Tees' commercial property practice for its exceptional legal expertise and strategic approach to property transactions. Their deep understanding of property law, local planning knowledge, and contractual intricacies ensures that matters are thoughtfully considered and strategically structured to protect my interests while remaining compliant with legal requirements.
We advise at every stage of the compulsory purchase process:
Our Real Estate teams bring decades of experience and understand the wider impact CPOs can have on farming operations, family businesses, commercial landowners and future land use. If you’re also promoting land for development, we’ll ensure that one ambition doesn’t undercut the other.
The earlier you seek advice, the more options you’ll have. We often support clients before a formal CPO is made – during consultations, route selection or project scoping. Getting expert input at this stage helps you influence decisions and preserve value.
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