Compulsory Purchase Orders

Compulsory purchase involves the taking of private land by the state in order to carry out projects for the benefit of the general public. 

Government departments and public bodies, such as local authorities, transport or utilities companies (called "acquiring authorities") are given statutory powers which enable them to acquire land compulsorily for specific public projects.

A Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) is the act by which the Council acquires land compulsorily. The owners are encouraged to agree voluntary sale to the Council at market value established by an independent valuer and/or by their own valuer.  Any compulsory purchase must be confirmed by the Scottish Ministers, so when the Council promotes (or "makes") a CPO, the Council also applies to the Scottish Government for confirmation.

During this period of consideration by the Scottish Ministers, any interested party can object to the CPO project (for example empty home, regeneration or development project, roads enlargement etc), but not to the property valuation. Disputes on the valuation can be taken to the Lands Tribunal only. 

You can view the CPOs currently promoted by Glasgow City Council here, together with information on who to contact in relation to each one of them.

Last modified on 29 April 2024

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