he government has confirmed that 67 properties in Greater Manchester will need to be completely demolished - which will also include a number of residential properties in Hale Barns as well as a number of villages in Cheshire.
A 7.9 mile 45m deep tunnel will be dug from Wythenshawe to Ardwick as part of the £56bn project.
Our map shows in green where the track will be built above ground. While the red line indicates the underground section.
Those whose homes are beneath (*error-above) this part of the line will not be offered compensation unless damage is proven to have occurred after construction.
But another map shows buildings in the ‘safeguarding’ area - the 60m zone around the line where property owners are likely to have to sell to the Government - but only if they live near to an above-ground section, such as the one proposed at Manchester Airport.
The map below shows the areas where properties and residents may be affected by the route.
HS2 Ltd said this is a reduction from the 92 which had previously been in the earlier 2013 route design, although 35 homes are now affected which were not in the initial plan.
Here is the lowdown on whether or not you could claim.
The M.E.N is yet to contact homeowners and businesses affected. If you are affected please call the newsdesk on 0161 211 2471.
Here’s what you can do if you are affected by HS2
I live above a tunnel... will the government buy my home?
In short, no.
The route is mostly tunnelled between Manchester and Piccadilly and will be 45m deep.
HS2 Ltd insist that with modern building methods there will be ‘minimal impact’ during their excavation and not cause settlement or vibrations.
However is likely that residents will be given similar assurances to people living in London during the building of the Cross Rail tunnel, with owners being issued with legal documents to give them assurance.
The rail firm will also likely ‘buy’ your subsoil for £50 - and pay £250 towards professional advice.
It is also possible HS2 will survey your home if it is classed as at-risk before and after work to check it hasn’t had an impact.
If your home is damaged, HS2 Ltd has promised to cover the costs of repairing it.More than a quarter of my land is within 60m of the line - what does that mean?
You are in a safeguarded area. This is the area of land alongside the route protected from development that may impact on HS2. It generally extends to 60m either side of the centre line but can be thinner or wider in places.
Will the government buy my house?
Yes - for 110 per cent of its ‘non-HS2’ value through the fast-track Express Purchase Scheme
My land is within 60m of the track, but it's less than a quarter. What does that mean?
You may still apply to sell your property to the Government with a Statutory Blight Notice if land around it is needed for the construction of HS2.
What can I get?
If you qualify, the government will:
1. Buy your home at its open market value as if HS2 isn’t going to be built
2 Give you a ‘home loss’ payment equal to 10pc of the property’s open market value up to £58,000.
3. Pay expenses like stamp duty, surveyors’ and legal fees plus removal costs.
How do I apply?
You must complete this blight notice form with supporting documents.
You’ll get a decision on your application within two months.
You have up to three years to accept the offer if your application is accepted.
"The route is between 120m and 300m from my home and I don't want to move"
You may be eligible for cash. This is called the HOMEOWNER PAYMENT SCHEME. It starts when the powers to construct the railway are authorised by Parliament.
Do I qualify?
Yes, if your house or 25pc of the total area of your property is within 300m.
What will I get?
You can claim £7,500 to £22,500 depending on which homeowner payment band you’re in.
Distance from line of the route Amount
Between 120m and 180m £22,500
Between 180m and 240m £15,000
Between 240m and 300m £7,500
Get the form here
What if I am further away but HS2 is stopping me from selling - will the government buy my house?
Possibly - if you meet certain criteria.
This is the NEED TO SELL scheme. Basically you need to prove ‘compelling reason’ to sell as a direct result of the route.
In this case, the government will buy your property the ‘non-HS2’ open market value if you are successful - regardless of distance to the track.
The government will NOT cover additional costs, such as legal fees or removal costs.
What is a compelling reason?
Compelling reasons include unemployment, relocation for a new job or ill health - but each application is judged on its merits.
You’ll need to show:
1. That your property is close enough to the route that it’s likely to be substantially affected by HS2’s construction or operation. There is no fixed distance.
2. You’ve tried to sell property without success for at least 3 months.
3. You bought or signed a lease before publication of the HS2 route section closest to your property
4. You couldn’t have known about the initial proposed route
Here’s the form
