'Significant' HS2 payouts pledge
Residents affected by the first phase of the HS2 rail line will be offered a "comprehensive package of compensation measures", the Government says.
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Transport Minister Simon Burns MP speaks about his HS2 compenation scheme.
Government's HS2 payout
Compensation for people affected by the HS2 high-speed rail link will go "significantly beyond statutory requirements", the Government says.
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HS2 payouts 'beyond statutory requirements' Government says
Compensation measures for residents affected by the London-Birmingham HS2 high-speed rail project will go "significantly beyond statutory requirements", the Government promised.
The Government said it would buy any owner-occupied home in the "safeguarded area" - an area within 60 metres of the planned route.
As well as paying the unblighted value of the property, the Government is proposing to pay additional compensation of 10% up to the value of £47,000.