Contesting land or property

Published On: 6th January 2026

If you believe land or property is not needed and could be put to better economic use, then you can raise a challenge by submitting a Right to Contest application.

The application process has two strands:

  • Strand 1: land owned by a central Government department and their arms length bodies
  • Strand 2: land owned by a local authority or certain other public bodies

You’ll need to contact the relevant organisation when submitting the form. Details are on the application form.

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