The normal provisions of property and planning law apply to PFI/PPP projects.
Public authorities may have the power to acquire land compulsorily in certain circumstances. These powers are not specific to PFI/PPP projects, and the potential use of these rights should be considered carefully in the context of the overall project programme. Similarly, any potential programming issues arising from planning should be carefully considered. Public authorities usually obtain outline planning consent, with the private sector retaining the risk in obtaining detailed planning permission.