A Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) gives certain bodies, including the government and local authorities, legal rights to obtain your private land or property if it falls within a public or private construction project.
These projects include:
- Airport expansions
- Housing development
- Electricity pylons and cables
- Flood defence works
- Sewer, water, or gas pipe schemes
- Rail or road building projects
- Redevelopment or regeneration of an area (including town centres) under the Town and Country Planning Acts
Property owners and occupiers affected by a proposed scheme will receive detailed notices and a statement of reasons, with the right to object.
If your land or property is subject to compulsory purchase, you will be compensated as per the Land Compensation Act. This typically includes the value of the property and any relocation costs.
Government policy dictates that CPOs are the final measure. Councils must first attempt to acquire land through voluntary sale or by allowing owners to make necessary improvements or comply with statutory notices.
Read more about CPOs on GOV.UK.
Current compulsory purchase orders in Trafford
There are currently no active compulsory purchase orders in Trafford.
If a compulsory purchase order is active, the order documents and contact details for the responsible service will be published here. If you have received a CPO notice, follow the contact details in your letter or those published on this page.