Why CPOs Fail?
What Can We Learn From the Ones That Do?
If you work within CPO, this is a must attend seminar. The event will look into failed CPOs and the main details of why they fail and how we can lean from each one. After each speaker has given their views, there will be a in depth panel discussion that will be too good to miss.
| Start Date | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 February 2023 | Virtual Seminar |
Note: All prices are to be paid in GBP and are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate
HOT OFF THE PRESS – Another CPO has failed since we launched this event The Nicholsons Centre in Maidenhead has failed to get its CPO. It sought to replace an outdated shopping centre with new homes, along with new retail and leisure facilities. Only 14 objections were made against the Maidenhead CPO which, given the scale of the proposals, is a modest number. The statutory objectors (those whose property would be acquired) included a number of UK-wide retailers. Is there a cultural shift in the tests required to satisfy the Inspector/Secretary of State? |
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Vicarage Field is simply the latest CPO which failed to be confirmed. They don’t come along often, but when they do, they are landmark in nature and a significant wake up call as whether best practice has shifted. Failure to secure confirmation stops a project in its track, can be terminal and at best creates significant delays in the project. Delaying a compelling project in the public interest means no benefit to the community in question, significantly increases costs and can cause political embarrassment. For affected parties, it means a hiatus in their lives and more uncertainty and anxiety. Clearly, getting it right first time is in the interests for all parties.
The other point of view, if the compelling case is questionable, or due process and best practice have not been followed, then quite rightly, the CPO should fail. Professionals from both sides of the fence should ensure the work and the case meets the tests of due diligence. For that reason, professionals acting for the acquiring authority and claimants have an interest in why CPOs fail.
Speakers
- Mary Cook, Partner, Town Legal LLP
- Raj Gupta, Partner, Town Legal LLP
- John Sayer, Head of Regeneration, Ardent; Vice Chair of The CPA
- Dan Knowles LLB (Hons) PG Dip MRICS, Director, Sawyer Fielding Ltd
Programme
Welcome from the Chair, Mary Cook
- Case Law Review
- An Acquiring Authority View - Including the strategic planning considerations and managing property risk on projects
- Impact and Consideration on Affected Parties
- Panel Debate