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<p>Local authorities already have very broad compulsory purchase powers, which can
be used to support the delivery of a range of development and infrastructure projects.
Through both the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017,
the Government is taking forward a substantial package of reforms to make the compulsory
purchase process clearer, fairer and faster for all.</p><p>We are keen for local authorities
to make use of these new provisions, which include replacing often conflicting case
law on compulsory purchase compensation with a clearer basis for identifying market
value. This will allow negotiations on compensation to proceed with more speed and
certainty. We will keep the operation of these reforms under review and consider whether
further reforms are necessary.</p>
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