Background
In November 2022, the council’s Cabinet agreed to use its Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers to deliver Phase A of the High Road West scheme.
The council approved the decision to make a CPO in order to provide the certainty that the new homes and other community benefits of this part of the scheme can be delivered in a timely manner and ensure that we can deliver on our long-standing commitments to residents.
On 26 January 2023, the council made The London Borough of Haringey (High Road West Phase A) Compulsory Purchase Order 2023 and submitted the CPO to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for confirmation. Notice of the making of the CPO was delivered to affected parties and published in 2 issues of the Enfield Independent, dated 8 February 2023 and 15 February 2023. Site notices were also erected and maintained around the site. The last date for objections was 8 March 2023.
On 5 June 2023, the council submitted its Statement of Case to the Secretary of State.
A public inquiry into the CPO took place from 7th November to 22nd November 2023. You can find more information, including recordings of the sessions and the Core Documents for the inquiry, on the Gateley Hamer website.
On 20 February 2024, the CPO was confirmed on behalf of the Secretary of State for Levelling-Up, Housing and Communities:
On 20 March 2024, the council served a confirmation notice and a copy of the CPO on all parties included within the order schedule.
It is not planned for the CPO powers to be used immediately. The CPO does not affect the commitments we have made through the Love Lane landlord offer, leaseholder offer and High Road West business charter, which remain firmly in place. We will continue to work with residents and businesses on a one-to-one basis to find the best outcome based on their individual needs.
Further information
If you would like to speak to a council officer regarding the CPO and how it may affect your property or rights, please contact Scott Mundy on 07971 837641 or at scott.mundy@haringey.gov.uk
For more information on how the CPO process works, you may wish to read the government’s guidance:
Guides 2 to 4 provide information on compensation.