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Preliminary research will begin shortly. This will include a review of the 2003 and 2004 Law Commission reports on compulsory purchase.
There will also be pre-consultation engagement with stakeholders and analysis of the current law.
Levelling up minister Dehenna Davison said: “Giving councils the right tools to drive forward regeneration across our towns and cities and deliver much-needed new homes is essential to our levelling up mission.”
She said the review would ensure the rules were “fit for purpose” and give councils “greater confidence” on when and how to use the powers. Davison added the review would also ensure “fair compensation”.
Public Law Commissioner Nicholas Paines, King’s Counsel, said: “It is important that the legislative regime is effective, consistent, and clear to both landowners and acquiring authorities – but the current laws are fragmented and complex, often leading to uncertainty and unpredictability.”
The January/February 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.
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