Land affected by HS2
At HS2 Ltd, we are working with the Department for Transport (DfT) to carry out the Government’s new requirements for HS2. We will answer your questions about the changes as soon as we can and appreciate your patience as we gather all the information we need.
In the meantime, we have put together some of the questions we have already been asked about our land and property programme and provide the answers we are able to give at this stage.
Read our Phase 2 land and property impacts frequently asked questions.
If you are located near the approved or proposed route you may have access to a range of our property schemes. Find out more about our property assistance schemes.
HS2 and land
Property assistance schemes
Find out about help available if your land or property is affected by the construction or operation of HS2.
Track my property case
People with land and property impacted by HS2 can track the progress of their live case from acknowledgement to completion.
How your land may be affected
Find out about safeguarding, statutory blight and the property schemes that can help.
Safeguarding
The government needs to ensure that land needed for the railway is not built upon without being consulted and this process is called safeguarding.
Access to land and property
There are instances where HS2 Ltd or our contractors will need to access your land or property.
Conveyancing process
Here is a quick overview of what to expect once HS2 Ltd has agreed to purchase your property, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport.
Keeping you informed
In your area map
You can view the property schemes available along the route using our new interactive map.
User guide to viewing property schemes
View our user guide to find out how to use the property layers on the In Your Area map.
Information for land and owners and agents
Search our document library for information about how land required for the railway may be affected by the project.