On 04/12/2017 09:41, Brian Gaff wrote:
I notice that around here also there is a call for information.
In this case they want the general public to look for underused land even
if they do not own it that could be used for development. In theory this
could for example be our long gardens of course, and I think its the thin
end of the wedge acting like this.If they have now got new powers to get
land sold no mater who has it or what is on it I can see trouble ahead big
time.
Brian


CPO powers are absolutely draconian, unfortunately. Many councils are
under central government pressure to provide a certain number of
building sites each year, and if that means a development on half your
garden that's what they'll do. You'll theoretically be compensated
adequately, but in practice you won't.