On 21 Jun, 21:51, Owain wrote:
normanwisdom wrote:
Wossit called when a developer holds on to a piece of land which is
key to the next piece - something like "hostage" piece or somesuch.
Just can't remember.

"ransom strip"

Owain

But then the council comes along and authorises a compulsory purchase
order and purchases it for peanuts.