Proposed Use of Statutory Compulsory Purchase Powers to Acquire Problematic Sites
October 19, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Purpose
1. take all necessary steps to acquire, by agreement wherever possible, all land interests required in relation to the identified derelict and problematic sites;
2. where voluntary acquisition cannot be achieved, undertake all necessary preparatory work to enable the Authority to consider the use of its compulsory purchase powers, subject to any future Cabinet approval required;
3.work with appropriate delivery partners to bring forward the comprehensive residential redevelopment of the sites.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Monday, 19th October, 2026 6.00 pm on October 19, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Effective from | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Expected date | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Originally due | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Plan published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Richard Brook |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |