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CPO & Land Assembly

Securing and controlling land is paramount in complex residential and mixed-use developments. Montagu Evans is a leading authority in Site Assembly and Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) processes, strategically using and defending these powers to achieve our clients’ objectives. We have a track record of advising on projects set to deliver thousands of new houses towards the Government’s housing delivery strategy.

Our expertise lies in consolidating disparate land parcels into single ownership, a comprehensive approach that is crucial for unlocking large-scale residential-led projects. This enables the efficient delivery of schemes encompassing housing, essential infrastructure, offsite Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), necessary rights, and utility connections, ensuring smooth development progression through intricate land ownership.

Regardless of your access point to residential markets, our Residential:Connected experts look beyond the obvious to unlock opportunities, providing bespoke advice to help you achieve your objectives.

Our Expertise

Our strength comes from our deep understanding of the residential market, supported by the broad expertise within our Planning & Development (P&D) business. We are consistently active in this sector, leveraging the insights of our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide tailored solutions. This cross-disciplinary approach allows us to address the multifaceted challenges inherent in land assembly and CPO processes.

We are equally adept at advising clients seeking to implement CPO powers for residential schemes and infrastructure and providing counsel to landowners and developers facing CPO implications. This balanced perspective ensures we navigate complexities with precision and strategic foresight, delivering thorough due diligence and risk assessment for the best possible client outcomes.

Our CPO & Land Assembly Services

Montagu Evans offers a comprehensive suite of CPO and Land Assembly services:

Strategic Land Assembly: Identifying and acquiring necessary land for large-scale mixed-use developments, securing infrastructure and BNG.
CPO Implementation: Advising on the effective use of CPO powers to overcome land ownership obstacles.
CPO Defence: Providing expert counsel to landowners and developers facing CPO proceedings.
Due Diligence and Risk Assessment: Conducting thorough assessments of land ownership and potential risks.
Negotiation and Valuation: Representing clients and providing accurate valuations.
Planning and Development Advice: Aligning land assembly strategies with broader project objectives.