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By: Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0737) 15 September 2007, 230-231(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Mainly for Students article describes the importance of compulsory purchase powers for public bodies. These powers enable planning authorities, utilities companies and regeneration agencies to carry out their statutory functions. The powers may be used when development promotes economic, social or environmental well-being. Compulsory purchase has traditionally been used as a last resort. More recently it is being seen as a vital tool for ensuring that regeneration is carried out. The process incorporates a timetable which can help to provide greater certainty.

Mainly for Students article describes the importance of compulsory purchase powers for public bodies. These powers enable planning authorities, utilities companies and regeneration agencies to carry out their statutory functions. The powers may be used when development promotes economic, social or environmental well-being. Compulsory purchase has traditionally been used as a last resort. More recently it is being seen as a vital tool for ensuring that regeneration is carried out. The process incorporates a timetable which can help to provide greater certainty.