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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Safeguarding Directions for High Speed 2 Phase 2a

23 June 2020 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Andrew Stephenson Con Pendle

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Key points

  • The minister is publishing revised Safeguarding Directions for High Speed 2 Phase 2a
  • Revisions reflect updated land requirements following the Bill's passage through Select Committee
  • These changes provide clarity to affected individuals and enable access to compensation schemes

Issue summary

The minister is publishing revised Safeguarding Directions for High Speed 2 Phase 2a, reflecting updated land requirements following the Bill's passage through Select Committee.

Action requested

These revisions protect anticipated land needs and remove restrictions where no longer required. They provide clarity to affected individuals and enable access to statutory blight compensation, alongside additional non-statutory property compensation schemes available until one year after HS2 phases are operational.

Key facts

  • The High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Bill was reintroduced on 3 March.
  • Safeguarding Directions have been revised for the entire Phase 2a route.
  • Planning restrictions have been removed in areas where land is no longer expected to be needed.
  • Statutory blight compensation allows qualifying property owners to sell their homes or businesses under Safeguarding Directions.
  • Non-statutory property compensation schemes are available until one year after each HS2 phase becomes operational.
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