Takhar and Takhar v Wolverhampton MBC

Takhar and Takhar v Wolverhampton MBC - 2002 - Rating and Valuation Reporter [2002] RVR 96-124(28) .

LT 18 January 1999. Claimants (T) sought compensation for the compulsory purchase of a four storey terrace building comprising five houses with a redevelopment site at rear which was in a conservation area. Valuation date was 11 December 1995. T made two valuations of the building:(a) refurbishment basis assuming available grants (b) demolition basis. Council (W) valued site at rear only and claimed no refurbishment grants would be available and demolition consent would not have been given. The building was duly refurbished after compulsory purchase mainly from W's funds. "Held" that the compensation payable by W to T should be £97 500.


LAND COMPENSATION ACT 1961 s15(3)
POINTE GOURDE QUARRYING AND TRANSPORT CO LTD V CROWN LANDS SUPERINTENDENT
REFURBISHMENT BASIS
DEMOLITION BASIS
TAKHAR AND TAKHAR V WOLVERHAMPTON MBC