Welwyn Hatfield Council to submit Compulsory Purchase Order application to Central Government

Welwyn Hatfield Council resolved at its Full Council meeting on Monday 24 July 2006 to apply for powers to acquire the land and rights to enable the redevelopment of Hatfield Town Centre East to proceed.

Called a Compulsory Purchase Order, it is one of the important stages in bringing about the regeneration of an area and requires agreement from Central Government before it can be implemented.

Executive Member for Resources (includes Estates), Councillor Richard Smith said: “A CPO process is necessary and is an important milestone in the project along with the approval of the planning application and the signing of the Development Agreement.

“It is inevitable that this will have an impact on existing traders and residents within the redevelopment area. To make sure this is as smooth and easy process for all of them, we will continually be in contact with them.”

Full story