The CPO paperwork is sent to a government minister (the ‘confirming authority’) or to an inspector who has been appointed by the confirming authority in accordance with sections 13-15 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981.
If no objections are made and the minister is satisfied that proper notices have been given, they confirm, modify or reject the CPO.
The process leading up to the confirmation of a CPO order can take between 12 and 18 months.
The government minister must publish a timetable in relation to the steps to be taken when confirming a compulsory purchase order.
Further information on the compulsory purchase process, including the requirement to publish a timetable in relation to confirming a CPO, https://www.gov.uk/guidance/compulsory-purchase-and-compensation-guide-1-procedure
