Road development & expansion

Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 provides that compensation can be claimed by residents who own and also occupy property that has been reduced in value by physical factors such as noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke and artificial lighting caused by road development and expansions.

Land Compensation Act Part 1 claims are brought against the appropriate highway authority, usually the Local Authority or Highways Department, known as the ‘Responsible Authority’.

Hugh James environmental law solicitors have over 16 years’ experience dealing with Part 1 claims and we have represented hundreds of residents in the UK whose property values have been reduced because of road developments and expansions. Our environmental lawyers handle a variety of claims from modest terrace houses to large family estates.

If you require more information or advice, and believe you may have a claim please contact us.

How will the compensation be assessed?

Compensation for a claim under the Land Compensation Act is assessed in relation to the property value and the loss and disruption caused by the physical factors listed above. Compensation is assessed at a certain ‘snap shot’ in time, one year after completion and first use of the new or altered public works.

Do I need to instruct a Land Compensation Act solicitor?

Disputes concerning Part I of the act claims are determined by the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) which is a Court of Law. There are strict statutory provisions that apply to claims under the Act which if not complied with can prevent you pursuing a claim. We, therefore, strongly recommend that solicitors are appointed and legal advice sought from the outset of a claim being notified to a responsible authority.

If you are affected by a scheme of public works and you would like more information in relation to pursuing a claim under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act please contact us by completing our enquiry form.

How can I fund a claim?

At Hugh James solicitors we appreciate that it is often difficult to fund legal actions and so when possible and appropriate our environmental law solicitors are able to offer free initial specialist environmental law advice about starting a legal challenge.

Our skilled and experienced environmental law solicitors have handled many thousands of claims under the Land Compensation Act 1973 and we can arrange to deal with suitable claims on a no win, no fee basis.