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The Compulsory Purchase Professional Development Programme Module 2

A Deep Dive into CPOs DCOs and T&WO

This module moves beyond the introductory principles covered in Module 1 to examine how compulsory purchase powers are promoted, secured and used in practice.

Module Duration: 2 hours 47 Minutes

Recorded: 02/11/2026

Areas covered

Through conventional CPOs, Development Consent Orders and other statutory routes, the programme explores the procedural requirements, documentation, objections and decision-making processes involved.

Particular attention is given to the differences between statutory regimes, the practical challenges facing promoters and the consequences of decisions taken at an early stage.

Promoting a CPO: From Scheme Development to Confirmation

  • Developing and promoting a conventional CPO
  • Objections, examination and confirmation
  • Different CPO powers and their practical application

Development Consent Orders: Planning and Compulsory Acquisition in One Process

  • Understanding the DCO regime
  • Promoting and securing a DCO
  • Practical considerations

Alternative Statutory Routes and Choosing the Appropriate Powers

  • Transport and Works Act Orders
  • Hybrid Bills and other routes
  • Comparing the routes in practice

The Talking Heads Session will Address:

  • Inquiry or written representations?
  • Biggest procedural mistakes promoters make
  • Most common objector arguments
  • Negotiation strategies with objectors
  • What usually delays confirmation?
  • What are the grounds for challenging an order in the courts?
  • Lessons learned
  • Has the DCO process sped up large scale planning applications?

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