At H&H Land & Estates, we provide specialist advice on compulsory purchase and compensation claims for landowners and occupiers across Cumbria, the North East, North Yorkshire, Lancashire and Southern Scotland.
We act for farmers, landowners, estates and rural businesses, negotiating fair terms, protecting your interests throughout infrastructure projects, and securing appropriate compensation for land take, disturbance and associated losses.
Expert Advice on Compulsory Purchase & Infrastructure Schemes
We have extensive experience advising clients affected by Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) and temporary land occupation arising from major infrastructure projects, including:
- Utilities and services (cables, pipelines and water infrastructure)
- Telecommunications masts and digital connectivity schemes
- Rail and road developments
- Energy and renewable projects
Our in-depth regional knowledge across Northern England and Southern Scotland ensures compensation claims accurately reflect local land values, agricultural practices and the true impact on rural businesses.
Our Compulsory Purchase & Compensation Services
We offer a fully managed service, supporting you before, during and after works take place. Our expertise includes:
- Negotiation on behalf of landowners and occupiers
- Permanent and temporary land acquisition negotiations
- Access agreements and accommodation works during construction
- Landlord and Tenant compensation claims
- Crop loss and disturbance compensation
- Consequential loss claims, including business interruption
- Ensuring works are completed correctly and land is fully reinstated
Our priority is to minimise disruption to your farming or rural business operations, while ensuring your full compensation entitlement is achieved.
Telecommunications Masts & Rural Land Compensation
Robert Jauneika, Director and Chartered Surveyor, has produced a valuable insight for landowners with telecommunications masts on their land, explaining landowner rights, rental considerations and compensation issues.
This guidance is particularly relevant for landowners across Cumbria, the North East and North Yorkshire, where rural connectivity schemes continue to expand.
Why Choose H&H Land & Estates?
- Extensive experience in compulsory purchase and compensation claims across our operating regions
- A strong track record acting for landowners, farmers and rural businesses
- Specialist knowledge of agricultural and rural land, including farming operations, estates and land-based enterprises
- Surveyors operating from Lancashire through to Scotland, combining local insight with specialist compulsory purchase expertise
- Clear, practical advice throughout complex infrastructure projects from initial negotiations to final settlement
- Dedicated, robust negotiation to maximise compensation, reflecting both immediate losses and long-term impacts on your land and business
