Compensating for HS2; Iain Johnston, Partner and Head of the Planning & Environmental Team at Law Firm Martineau, Explains a Few of the Many Options Available to Those Affected by HS2 - and How to Maximise Possible Compensation

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Byline: Iain Johnston

The Government's consultation exercise on the 'preferred HS2 route' between London and Birmingham will commence this month, when it will also publish its revised business case. Many effected parties will feel there is nothing that can be done to oppose the scheme or that it will be many years before they have to consider the effect of any compulsory purchase orders.

However, the long drawn out timescales for implementation of HS2 and the Government's Hybrid Bill should not mean businesses and landowners sit back and give up on the development of their business or land, putting on hold any measures designed to protect or enhance any eventual compensation claim in …