Council makes compulsory purchase order on empty Wolverhampton house to build new homes after owner's death
Wolverhampton Council chiefs have made a compulsory purchase order for an empty house after the owner died.
Under the Housing Act 1985 and the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 the council has submitted a request to forcibly buy 5 Church Hill Road, Tettenhall, which it wants to bulldoze to make way for more more homes.
In a public notice the council declared: "If confirmed, the order will authorise Wolverhampton Council to purchase compulsorily the land described below for the purpose of the provision of housing accommodation."
The city's local plan outlines a target of 9,330 new homes between 2024 and 2042, demonstrating a long-term commitment to housing development.
A copy of the order and of the accompanying map may be seen at all reasonable hours at the Civic Centre, St Peter's Square, Wolverhampton.
Any objections need to be made in writing to The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, Planning Casework Unit, 23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham, B2 4BH, before August 22.
