In a recent public notice, the Council of the City of Plymouth has announced its intention to proceed with a compulsory purchase order for land and new rights in the Bath Street area. This initiative, titled The City Of Plymouth (Bath Street) Compulsory Purchase Order 2024, is being undertaken under the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 and relevant sections of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.

The purpose of this order is to facilitate the development, redevelopment, and improvement of land at Bath Street, Plymouth. The proposed project aims to provide affordable housing alongside new retail and commercial spaces, contributing to the area's regeneration.

The order is set to be submitted to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government for confirmation. If confirmed, it will empower the Council to compulsorily acquire the specified land and rights on behalf of the City of Plymouth.

Interested parties can view a copy of the order and accompanying map at Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ during reasonable hours. Additionally, these documents are available online at Plymouth City Council's legal notices page.

Those who wish to object to the order must submit their objections in writing to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Objections should be addressed to the Planning Casework Unit at 23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham, B2 4BH or via email at PCU@communities.gov.uk by 6 January 2025. Objections must include the title of the order, grounds for objection, and details of the objector’s address and interests in the land.

The land involved in this order includes several key sites such as County Tyres on Bath Street, buildings on Millbay Road/Bath Street, highway land known as Martin Lane, a building site compound at Bath Street and Martin Street, a car park off Martin Street, and highway land known as Bath Lane. Additionally, new rights are sought for crane oversailing necessary for construction activities related to affordable housing and commercial space development over parts of Plymouth Pavilions and Moxy Hotel.

For further details on this notice, please visit Public Notice Portal. Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to review the full details provided in the notice.