The Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee has agreed to undertake a short inquiry into compulsory purchase.

Summary

The inquiry is to focus on the use of compulsory purchase powers in two specific areas:

• regenerating town centres; and
• developing opportunities for active travel.

Terms of reference

• Are there any barriers to the use of compulsory purchase powers? If so, how can they be overcome?
• Are there any specific barriers to the use of compulsory purchase to:
• regenerate town centres; and/or
• develop opportunities for active travel?
• Do local authorities have enough resources and the right skills in place to use their compulsory purchase powers effectively?
• What are your views on the Welsh Government’s proposals for streamlining the Compulsory Purchase Order process, as set out in its consultation on infrastructure consenting?