Question 1

What CPO notices need to be published in a newspaper?

Accepted Answer

Notices of the making of a compulsory purchase order, notices of confirmation, and notices of a general vesting declaration all require publication in a local newspaper circulating in the area of the land. The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 and the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 set out the specific requirements for each stage.

Question 2

Is London Gazette publication required?

Accepted Answer

No. Under the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (sections 11 and 15), CPO notices must be published in a local newspaper circulating in the area of the land, but London Gazette publication is not required. The notice must also be published on the acquiring authority's website.

Question 3

What is the objection period for a CPO?

Accepted Answer

After publication of the notice of making, there is typically a minimum 21-day period during which objections may be submitted to the confirming authority. The notice must specify the period within which objections can be made and the address to which they should be sent.

Question 4

Which newspaper will my notice appear in?

Accepted Answer

We match the correct local newspaper circulating in the area where the land subject to the CPO is situated, based on the postcode you provide. This ensures compliance with the statutory requirement for advertisement in a local newspaper.

Question 5

What information do I need to provide?

Accepted Answer

You will need the acquiring authority name, the title and date of the compulsory purchase order, a description of the land affected, the statutory power under which the order is made, and details of where the order and map can be inspected. For confirmation notices, the confirmation date and notice to treat details are also required.

Question 6

Can gazetted handle general vesting declaration notices?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Notices under the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 require publication in a newspaper circulating in the area of the land. We prepare and place these notices in the same way as CPO making and confirmation notices.

Compulsory purchase order newspaper notices

The legal requirement

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Publication certificate

VAT invoice

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