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Reform of the Crichel Down Rules

From:
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Published:
4 November 2026

Applies to England

Summary

We are seeking views on proposals to simplify and speed up the Crichel Down Rules process.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on reforming the process known as the Crichel Down Rules.

This is the process of giving former owners of land acquired by, or under the threat of, use of a compulsory purchase power, the opportunity to repurchase surplus land from disposing authorities.

Documents

Reform of the Crichel Down Rules

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Annex A: The Crichel Down Rules October 2026 draft version

PDF, 325 KB, 15 pages

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Annex B: Crichel Down Rules September 2024 version with tracked changes

PDF, 482 KB, 17 pages

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Ways to respond

Respond online

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Email to:

CompulsoryPurchaseConsultation@communities.gov.uk

Write to:

Compulsory Purchase Consultation Team,
Planning – Development Management Division,
Floor 3, Fry Building,
2 Marsham Street,
London,
SW1P 4DF

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