Part 7Orders granting development consent
Chapter 1Content of orders
Compulsory acquisition
I1122Purpose for which compulsory acquisition may be authorised
1
An order granting development consent may include provision authorising the compulsory acquisition of land only if the F1Secretary of State is satisfied that the conditions in subsections (2) and (3) are met.
2
The condition is that the land—
a
is required for the development to which the development consent relates,
b
is required to facilitate or is incidental to that development, or
c
is replacement land which is to be given in exchange for the order land under section 131 or 132.
3
The condition is that there is a compelling case in the public interest for the land to be acquired compulsorily.