The EHS Compensation Scheme for people wishing to sell their house now, but facing difficulties is launched today (20th August).
To apply to the Exceptional Hardship Scheme call the HS2 enquiry line on 020 7944 4908 or click here to visit their website… Continue Reading
The scheme, with a budget of £50m is completely inadequate, but of course is a drop in the ocean compared to the overall costs of HS2 and of course
Aug 202010
Jul 262010
Philip Hammond has confirmed that there will be an Exceptional Hardship Scheme, and that it will be open to applications from Friday 20th August.
Download the DfT’s FAQ here… Continue Reading.
HS2 Action and the Stop Hs2 campaign are disappointed that the scheme will still be very restrictive.
In particular, the FAQ states that a “core requirement” is “a pressing need to sell that property at that time” rather then the
EHS consultation – now closed
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Jun 182010
The Exceptional Hardship Scheme consultation carried out by HS2 is now closed. Documents are still available from the Department for Transport website.
The outcome of the consultation… Continue Reading should be announced later this summer. In addition the Government will publish a summary on the DfT website.
Shadow arrangements are being put in place, so that applications can be considered as soon as the scheme is running (if they decide to
EHS – now open for applications
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May 272010
Andrea Leadsom MP for the South Northamptonshire constituency, has received a letter from Philip Hammond saying that anyone with urgent need to sell their house can apply NOW for compensation. This is an emergency interim measure and will not prejudice the current consultation… Continue Reading.
Edit: HS2 have asked me to clarify the position, as the above is slightly misleading.
They say owners can “pre-register for the scheme with HS2 Ltd.
EHS – a detailed look at the proposals
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May 252010
Section 1: Purpose of Consultation
1.10 Route… Continue Reading beyond Birmingham: when (or if) the government publishes plans to extend the proposed High Speed Rail link beyond Birmingham, it will use this scheme as a basis for an EHS for properties blighted by the extended route. Everyone who would be affected by a change in route, or an extension of the route, needs to make sure that the scheme is as workable
