The Council proposed to compulsorily acquire a large area of workshops and open storage land at Hartwell’s major dealership in Bath for a major public transport project. The client had redevelopment aspirations. We secured a s17 Certificate (to assist with future valuation) for a significant residential development. This was based on an indicative scheme designed and justified to demonstrate the acceptability of high density residential development. Although the Compulsory Purchase Order scheme did not progress, the Certificate remains a fundamental material consideration for the subsequent redevelopment of the site.