HS2 property and compensation for London-West Midlands : decision document - properties above tunnels

In the consultation document 'High speed two: property compensation for London-West Midlands' (October 2012) the Government recognised that in order to build HS2, it will be necessary to compulsorily purchase and demolish a number of social rented homes, principally those close to Euston Station.

A ruling of the High Court on 15 March 2013 found that the decision announced in January 2012 to rule out further consideration of a property bond as a potential method of property compensation was unlawful.

This was found because the consultation which led to the decision had been unfair as it did not provide enough information on the proposals.

In response to the judgment, the Government undertook to consult again on elements of discretionary property compensation relevant to the judgment.

This document explains the ways in which the Government intends to maintain confidence in the values of properties that are above tunnels along the Phase One route