The Law Commission of England and Wales has been asked to look at modernising compulsory purchase laws.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) asked the commission to ensure these laws support critical infrastructure.
The legislation is also used to secure land for housing developments, community facilities, and environmental and climate projects.
Compulsory purchase laws have not been reviewed for almost 20 years.
The commission will look at the procedures governing purchase, and the system for assessing compensation.
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