Section 176: Right to compensation after entry on or survey of land

Housing and Planning Act 2016 · 2016 c. 22View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 7: Compulsory purchase etc

A person interested in land is entitled to compensation from the acquiring authority for damage as a result of the exercise of the power conferred by section 172.

Any disputes relating to compensation under this section are to be determined by the Upper Tribunal.

The provisions of section 4 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 apply to the determination of such disputes, with any necessary modifications.

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