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The CPA National Conference 2026
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When: Thursday 9th July 2026 | CPD Hours: 5.5 Hours | ||
Module Duration: 7 Hours 30 Minutes | Price: £310 + VAT |
The Compulsory Purchase Association's National Conference is the key networking and CPD event in the CPA calendar and, indeed, an important event for the wider compulsory purchase and compensation sector. This year we have a wide-ranging programme and pre-eminent set of speakers. If you work in the compulsory purchase sector, this is a must attend event for technical knowledge, sector updates and networking opportunities.
The Conference seeks to brief attendees on topical matters connected with the practice of compulsory purchase and compensation.
Compulsory purchase has long been recognised as a key tool for unlocking development opportunities, regeneration and delivering much needed infrastructure. The role of compulsory purchase in achieving Government objectives has come into particular focus in recent years. There has been a number of significant changes introduced through new legislation, the practical effects of which are as of yet unknown, with further reform anticipated.
There is, therefore, no better time for practitioners to both take stock of where we are, and reflect on what is on the horizon. This year’s Conference will consider the direction of travel for the Crichel Down Rules, the implications of recent CAAD decisions, as well as how conditional CPOs will work in practice, in addition to some practical case study sessions.
Alongside the technical content, the Conference remains the sector’s leading opportunity to reconnect with peers across law, surveying, planning and the public sector, bringing together those actively involved in shaping the compulsory purchase landscape.
If you are involved in compulsory purchase and compensation, this is a must attend event.
Programme:
Welcome and Introduction by Conference Chair - Daisy Noble, Barrister, Francis Taylor Building; Chair of the CPA
The Crichel Down Rules and Unused Land
CAADs After Curzon?
- Review of the decisions
- Running future CAAD appeals
- Updates and matters still to be resolved
- CPA Member’s Paper
Silvertown Tunnel
- Acquiring Authority perspective
- Lessons learnt
Right of Way vs Compulsory Purchase - Different Words, Same Story?
CPA Briefings
- Mental health
- Law commission
- D&I
Conditional CPOs – A Panel Discussion
- The relationship with the 'compelling case' test
- Uncertainty for landowners
- Scope for re-opening of debate at discharge stage
- How will they operate in different spheres
Case Law Update
- A focused review of recent and emerging case law shaping compulsory purchase practice
Round up of the Day
Speakers:
Daisy Noble, Barrister, Francis Taylor Building; Chair of the CPA
Jessica Bere BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV, Principal Surveyor, Gateley Hamer
Angela Juszczyk BA (Hons) MSc MRICS Registered Valuer, Director, Roger Hannah
Debbie Reynolds, Partner – Head of Compulsory Purchase; Vice Chair of The CPA, TLT LLP
Nikita Sellers, Senior Associate, Town Legal LLP
Meyric Lewis KC, Barrister, Francis Taylor Building
David Baker FRICS FCILT MCIArb, Partner, Baker Rose Ltd
Caroline Daly, Barrister, Francis Taylor Building
Rob Quaile, Director of Regeneration – Compensation, Ardent
Lucy Thomas, Partner, Bevan Brittan LLP
Guy Williams KC, Barrister, Landmark Chambers