Compulsory Purchase

Liverpool - Edge Lane

On the basis that, inter alia, the regeneration of the Edge Lane West part of the Eastern Approaches into Liverpool (in the context of working with regional and local partners to secure the regeneration along strategic routes into the City) is one of English Partnerships’ priorities. 

English Partnerships’ investment programme supports long-standing area-wide mixed-use and sustainable regeneration objectives and at the same time contributes towards the achievement of the City Council's programmes both for pathfinder housing market renewal and highway or environmental improvements to the principal route into the City Centre.

A Compulsory Purchase Order (No. 2) has been made by English Partnerships to secure the land and interests needed for its delivery.

Liverpool - Lime Street Gateway Project (in relation to land adjacent to Lime Street Station, Liverpool)

On the basis that, inter alia, this land is in need of regeneration due to vacancy, under-use and ineffective use.  The Gateway site currently consists mainly of low-grade retail shops and offices, which is an under-use or ineffective use of such a prominent location. 

Key areas of the Gateway site are neglected and/or unsightly.  English Partnerships’ use of CPO powers will be a key factor in delivering the necessary regeneration of the area.

This CPO has now been confirmed and vacant possession obtained.

London - Greenwich Peninsula

On the basis that, inter alia English Partnerships, using its powers as the Urban Regeneration Agency ("the URA") resolved to make a CPO in relation to the Greenwich Peninsula in June 2004 after being so required by its development partners under the terms of a legal agreement dated 25 May 2002. 

English Partnerships published the English Partnerships (Greenwich Peninsula) CPO 2005 on 29 March 2005 under sections 162(1) and (2) of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (" the 1993 Act"), for the purpose of achieving its objectives or purposes incidental thereto. (By virtue of section 159 of the 1993 Act the URA's objectives are to secure the regeneration of land at Greenwich, in third party ownership, which is vacant or unused, situated in an urban area and which is under used or ineffectively used and which is contaminated, derelict neglected or unsightly.)

Prior to publishing the order English Partnerships had regard to Circular 06/2004 and in particular to paragraphs 13 - 57 and Appendix C. English Partnerships is satisfied that there is a compelling case in the public interest that the Order be made and confirmed.

A Compulsory Purchase Order has been made by English Partnerships to secure the land and interests needed for its delivery. The Order was confirmed by the Secretary of State on 26th September 2006.

However, during the 6 week Judicial Review period a challenge to the CPO in respect of one plot only was made. A High Court date to hear this challenge had been set for 27th September 2007 but this was deferred whilst negotiations were held with the challenging party. Agreement has now been reached and the JR objection has been withdrawn.

The use of English Partnerships’ compulsory powers in this area will ensure that the planning permission gained in 2004 for the Greenwich Peninsula can be fulfilled and the long term regeneration of the Peninsula can be completed in a comprehensive and satisfactory manner.

Meden Valley Coalfields Project (in relation to the areas of Mansfield Woodhouse, Royal Estate, Pleasley and Warsop Vale)
 

On the basis that, inter alia, these areas are in need of regeneration due to vacancy, under-use and neglect of land, with a limited choice of housing stock and much in poor repair or unfit state, and the desire to tackle social and economic deprivation, unemployment and state dependency in these areas.

English Partnerships’ use of CPO powers will be a key factor in delivering the necessary regeneration of these areas.

All 5 CPOs have now been confirmed.