Damages for building works

Damages for building works - 1998 - Times 24 July 1998, 3(1) .

Damages have been awarded by the Court of Appeal, overturning an LT decision (Abs56572) , to a couple who claimed that the widening of a road outside their house created a `rat run` for speeding drivers. They claimed for damage done by vibrations, dust from the roadworks and for noise interfering with `peaceful enjoyment` of their home.


CLIFT AND CLIFT V WELSH OFFICE
COMPENSATION
COMPULSORY PURCHASE ACT 1965 S10
DAMAGES
DISTURBANCE
LOSS IN VALUE
NOISE
NUISANCE
PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT
PHYSICAL DAMAGE
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
ROADWORKS
TEMPORARY DISTURBANCE