Events

The Annual CPO Convention 2021

Summary

The purpose of this CPO Convention is to focus on some of the prominent, topical and key areas of CPO practice. It is aimed at those relatively new to CPO work (but can be a refresher for those more senior). 

The Government has a demanding agenda for regeneration and renewal, and CPO tools play an important and vital role in delivering it. CPO best practice continues to evolve.  The CPO Convention seeks to provide a refresher for CPO skills in the real world.  It is also provides a valuable base for new entrants.Whether you are a surveyor, valuer, solicitor, barrister or accountant doing some CPO work, this programme will enlighten and will be practical in giving tangible benefits to your work. The speakers represent the range of professional disciplines involved in the CPO process and are members of the Compulsory Purchase Association. They are able to offer an insight into the nuances of the CPO process as well as providing guidance on how to avoid the and pitfalls and what represents best practice.

SESSION 1 – Tuesday 6 July

12.50 - Registration

12.55 - Welcome & Introduction by Event Chair, Anthony McNamee, Associate, Farrer & Co and CPA London and SE Convenor

13.00 for 45 mins - Core Principles of CPOs: Core Legal and Valuation Principles, Barry Denyer-Green

Barry Denyer-Green is the author of Compulsory Purchase and Compensation.  What started in 1980 is now in its 11th edition as is a primary reference for all practising in the CPO world.  As a practising barrister for over 30 years, what are the top tips for those in practice; and what are the failings that need to be avoided?

13.45 for 30 mins - Overcoming Rights to Light and Other Impediments to Scheme Delivery - Richard Lloyd, Partner at Eversheds 

Over-riding third party rights, covenants and easements
The appropriation or acquisition of land and the use of s.203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016
How to get the decision making process right 
The importance of the Local Planning Authority’s Report

14.15 for 45 mins - Safeguarding - Alasdair Lowe, Senior Associate, Compulsory Purchase and Compensation & Statutory Valuations, Glennys and Anthony McNamee, Associate, Farrer & Co and CPA London and SE Convenor

Safeguarding in a CPO Context
When can it be used?
Is it fit for purpose in respect of significant infrastructure projects?
Should it be restricted to local plans and green belt?
The consequences of safeguarding
Delay and uncertainty; The enemy of claimants
Should claimants be compensated?

15.00 - Close 

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