Section 216 — Compensation
Extent: E+W
This version in force from 2024-12-02
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) A person interested in land is entitled to compensation for damage as a result of the exercise of the power conferred by section 211.
(2) Such compensation is payable by the local authority that authorised the exercise of the power.
(3) Any disputes relating to compensation under this section are to be determined by the Upper Tribunal.
(4) The provisions of section 4 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 apply to the determination of such disputes, with any necessary modifications.
(5) Except as provided by subsection (1), no compensation is payable in respect of the exercise of the powers conferred by this Part.