Compulsory purchase powers 'likely to be needed' for plans to build hundreds of new homes
Powers to take over property without permission from the owner are 'likely to be needed' if plans to develop land at Pocket Nook in Lowton are to progress.The plans to build around 600 homes and 15,000 sqm of work floorspace are part of Greater Manchester's proposals for homes, jobs and the environment.But one of the landowners at the site, Peter Adamson, has repeatedly told a number of authorities that he has no intention to sell his farm off Carr Lane.Half of Carr Farm is already under threat from the new high speed railway, HS2, which would involve the loss of 32 acres of his farmland if it is to go ahead.Mr Adamson, who has already discussed compulsory purchase orders for HS2, says he is waiting for a decision from parliament on the