Industry leaders in Compulsory Purchase advice for property owners, occupiers and local authorities

Our industry-leading team have a wealth of experience in dealing with compulsory purchase (CPO) cases and we provide our first-class services across the UK via our national network of offices.

Our highly experienced team have the specialist skills to provide the required professional advice and we are able to deal with all aspects via our in-house multidisciplinary team. Our services include:

• Valuation
• Landlord & Tenant
• Planning
• Architecture
• Building Surveying
• Leisure and Caravan
• Agency
• Plant & Machinery (Asset Valuation)

We act on behalf of a variety of clients ranging from large PLCs to individuals and public bodies, a selection of which are listed below. 

Are you a business owner or homeowner affected by a compulsory purchase order?

We know that dealing with the complex area of compulsory purchase can be challenging and stressful for property owners and we will guide you through each stage of the process.

We have a wealth of experience in dealing with compulsory purchase orders (CPOs), and by providing support and honest advice throughout the process we ensure that you receive a fair compensation deal with minimal disruption to you or your business.

The services we provide include:

• Advice on planning objections to Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO)
• Expert evidence to public enquiries
• Advice on certificates of alternative development
• Acquisition of alternative premises including accommodation works
• Estimation of compensation, values, disturbance, value of goodwill
• Negotiation of claims
• Expert evidence at lands chamber

Are you promoting an order?

We understand that compulsory purchase is an important part of project delivery and is at the heart of many infrastructure schemes.

We have experience working on a number of major infrastructure projects as well as redevelopment and regeneration schemes, so are well equipped to work with your team from the inception of a scheme.

We work in partnership with local authorities and landowners throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that your project is completed successfully, on time and with minimal delays.

Our services to acquiring authorities include:

• Master planning and valuation advice on land use
• Budgeting of acquisition costs
• Project management, development partnerships
• Expert evidence at public inquiry
• Advice on objections to the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO)
• Negotiation of compensation
• Strategic handling of certificates of alternative development
• Expert evidence at lands chamber

Public Sector Procurement

Any Public Body can appoint Sanderson Weatherall directly without the need for entering the procurement process as we are registered suppliers on two major frameworks, which can also be used to appoint us through an OJEU compliant process.

The first of these is the Crown Commercial Services National Lot 1 RM3816 Estates Professional Services Framework which is available for use by any public body or registered charity within the UK.

The second is the Homes England Property Professional Services Framework which is also available for any public body to use in England.

Both frameworks offer competitive rates and a framework which has been selected based upon strict quality and pricing criteria and offer a quick and practical route to market for our public sector clients.

Should you wish to use either of these frameworks we can provide further details on how each of these frameworks can be used.

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Live Schemes

We are currently working on a number of schemes across the UK. 

For further information on a specific scheme please click on the links below:

HS2

Commonwealth Games 2022

Northumberland Line

A66 Dual Carriageway

New Tees Crossing

A1 Birtley to Coal House

Carlisle Citadels Regeneration