Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO) Activation Programme

The CPO Activation Programme was launched in April 2023. It provides for a planned, systematic and proactive approach by local authorities to bringing vacant and derelict properties into use. Targets have been set for each local authority for the number of identified vacant and derelict properties to enter the CPO Activation Programme and for the number of compulsory acquisitions to be undertaken. This Programme includes guidance and supports for local authorities to actively use their legislative powers to acquire vacant and derelict properties, where engagement with owners has been unsuccessful.