Definitions for "COMPULSORY PURCHASE ORDER"
A piece of land required for development is purchased regardless of consent from the landowner in accordance with statutory procedures. Landowners affected by CPOs will receive compensation reflecting the loss they have sustained as a direct result.
An order issued by the government or local authority to acquire land or buildings for public interest purposes. For example, for the construction of a major road etc.
Local authorities and government agencies in England have powers under various acts of parliament, to buy land that is not necessarily for sale by the owner. These are called 'compulsory purchase' powers and are important for local authorities and other public bodies to use in order to buy land that is needed to help deliver social and economic changes.