R A Vine Engineering Ltd and another v Havant BC
Language: English Series: Rating & Valuation Reporter ; (1989) RVR 54-60(7)Publication details: 1989Subject(s): Summary: CA 25 January 1989. An appeal by claimants from an LT decision determining the compensation payable by the council (H) for the acquisition of parts of the back garden s of two adjoining houses. H compulsorily acquired the land and agreement was reached as to the values of the two properties and the cost of new boundary work. For the land taken the claimants sought compensation reflecting development value , but the LT was unconvinced and accepted H`s valuations of £500 and £600 respectively. H`s figures for injurious affection to the retained land was also accepted by the LT. Other claims made by the claimant for the value of standing timber, temporary fencing and double glazing were rejected; the claimants appealed to the CA, contending that the LT had given inadequate reasons in its award, and had erred in law in rejecting claims for the timber, fencing and glazing. Held, dismissing the appeal, that the LT did give adequate reasons in its award and that there was no error in law in| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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CA 25 January 1989. An appeal by claimants from an LT decision determining the compensation payable by the council (H) for the acquisition of parts of the back garden s of two adjoining houses. H compulsorily acquired the land and agreement was reached as to the values of the two properties and the cost of new boundary work. For the land taken the claimants sought compensation reflecting development value , but the LT was unconvinced and accepted H`s valuations of £500 and £600 respectively. H`s figures for injurious affection to the retained land was also accepted by the LT. Other claims made by the claimant for the value of standing timber, temporary fencing and double glazing were rejected; the claimants appealed to the CA, contending that the LT had given inadequate reasons in its award, and had erred in law in rejecting claims for the timber, fencing and glazing. Held, dismissing the appeal, that the LT did give adequate reasons in its award and that there was no error in law in