Q My local council is building a new road by my house and has sent a letter saying that it needs to acquire some of my land — do I have to sell it, and, if so, how much will I be paid for it? A When an infrastructure project is to be carried out for public benefit, such as the building of a road, railway or hospital, the authority that is carrying out the project (known as the “acquiring authority”) may obtain powers to acquire land that is necessary for the works. This is known as powers of compulsory purchase. Once the acquiring authority has identified the land needed, it will contact the landowners, giving them the opportunity to sell voluntarily. Where these negotiations

Source: The Times July 09, 2020 23:09 UTC