Land Compensation Claims
If the use of a new or altered road, airport or other public works impacts on the enjoyment of your property you may be entitled to compensation for the affect on the value of your property.
The Land Compensation Act 1973 created a new right to compensation for the loss of the value of interests in land caused by use of highways, airports and other public works. The right to compensation arises when the value of an interest in land is depreciated by physical factors such as noise, vibration, smell, smoke, fumes, artificial lighting etc. caused by the use of public works. The Act specifically includes physical factors caused by aircraft arriving or departing from an airport.
Compensation under the Act is assessed by calculating the depreciation on property values caused by the use of the new or extended works. Claims are made against the relevant responsible public authority.
There are time limits for claims and a complex array of statutory provisions which apply and we therefore recommend anyone with a claim to take legal advice.
Hugh James has handled many thousands to claims under the Land Compensation Act 1973 and offers "no win no fee" funding in suitable cases.
We are currently instructed to deal with large number of claims resulting from the extension of the runway at
We are also at the forefront of a legal battle to close a loophole in the Act which can result in claims being denied if there is a delay in the adoption of a highway by a Public Authority.
If you would like further information about claims under the Land Compensation Act 1973 then please contact Neil Stockdale on 01685 371122 or email him at neil.stockdale@hughjames.com.
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