Compulsory Purchase Order(CPO)

A Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) is a legal mechanism that is used by the UK government to acquire land for public purposes, such as housing development. It is issued by a government body or local authority, and is legally binding on the owner of the land. The purpose of a CPO is to acquire land for the purposes of providing housing, improving the environment or providing other public benefits, such as new infrastructure. It is used in cases where the owner of the land is unwilling or unable to sell. The scope of a CPO extends to any land that is necessary for the purpose of a public project, and the government body may acquire any assets, such as buildings, on the land.