If your land or property is affected by infrastructure works, utility schemes or compulsory purchase, our experienced team is on hand to provide clear, independent advice.
Please contact us to discuss your situation in confidence and find out how we can assist.
We provide expert advice on compensation and compulsory purchase matters, acting exclusively for landowners and occupiers affected by infrastructure schemes and utility works. In the modern world, continued pressure to upgrade and expand infrastructure means land and property are increasingly impacted by development projects.
From routine renewals to major new installations, these schemes often require careful negotiation to ensure fair compensation is achieved while allowing essential works to proceed efficiently.
Compensation & Compulsory Purchase FAQs
What is compulsory purchase?
Compulsory purchase allows public bodies or utility companies to acquire land or rights over land without the owner’s consent, provided the acquisition is legally justified and compensation is paid.
Am I entitled to compensation if my land is affected?
Yes. If your land or property is affected by compulsory purchase or statutory works, you may be entitled to compensation for:
Land taken
Temporary occupation
Loss of income or disturbance
Damage to land or buildings
Each case is assessed on its individual circumstances.
Do I have to agree to utility works on my land?
You may be legally required to allow certain works, but you are still entitled to proper compensation and professional representation. We negotiate terms to protect your interests and minimise impact.
Who do you act for?
We only act for landowners and occupiers. We never act for utility companies, local authorities or statutory undertakers, ensuring our advice is fully impartial.
Can you help with negotiations?
Yes. We handle all negotiations with utility companies, acquiring authorities and their agents, ensuring agreements and compensation settlements are fair, clear and legally sound.
What if the works are temporary?
Temporary works can still attract compensation, particularly where they cause disruption, loss of income, crop damage or additional costs. We ensure these impacts are properly accounted for.
When should I seek advice?
As early as possible. Early involvement allows us to influence terms, protect your rights and ensure no entitlements are overlooked.
Ongoing infrastructure development frequently involves upgrades or new installations carried out by statutory undertakers and public bodies.
These may include works relating to:
Water infrastructure
Electricity transmission and distribution
Gas pipelines
Telecommunications and broadband networks
Environmental and flood defence works
Highway and transport improvements
Such works can affect land through temporary access, permanent easements, wayleaves, rights of access, or compulsory acquisition.
We never act for utility companies or acquiring authorities, which allows us to provide clear, impartial and independent advice to those affected by infrastructure schemes.
Infrastructure we get involved with includes work undertaken by:
Water companies
Electricity providers
Gas companies
Telecommunications providers
The Environment Agency
The Highways Agency and highway authorities
Our sole responsibility is to protect the interests of owners and occupiers, ensuring fair treatment and appropriate compensation.
Bourton-on-the-Water
Burford
We advise on all aspects of compensation and compulsory acquisition, including:
Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs)
Temporary and permanent land take
Wayleaves and easements
Access rights and working areas
Disturbance and loss claims
Crop loss, severance and injurious affection
Negotiation of heads of terms and settlements
Our experienced team understands both the legal framework and the practical realities of land ownership, enabling us to achieve robust outcomes for our clients.
Chipping Norton
Stow-on-the-Wold
Fine Art
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