Regulation 17 Compensation for revocation or modification

(1)

Where–

(a)

an order under regulation 16 takes effect; and

(b)

a claim is made in accordance with paragraph (2) below,

a local planning authority shall pay compensation to any person suffering loss or damage in the circumstances and to the extent specified in paragraph (3) below.

(2)

A claim for compensation shall be made in writing and served on the local planning authority, by delivery at the offices of the authority or by post to their offices, within 6 months of the approval of the order to which it relates.

(3)

Compensation is payable if, and to the extent that, any person has–

(a)

incurred expenditure in carrying out abortive work, including the preparation of plans or similar material;

(b)

otherwise sustained loss or damage directly attributable to the order, other than loss or damage consisting of any depreciation in value of any interest in land,

but excluding any work done, or loss or damage arising out of anything done or not done before the grant of consent.