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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 - SECT 100 Increased compensation for effect on residence

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 - SECT 100

Increased compensation for effect on residence

    (1)     The amount of compensation payable under section 98 in respect of a residence may be increased by an amount which is reasonable to compensate the claimant for any intangible and non-financial disadvantages arising from the circumstances which gave rise to the claim under section 98.

    (2)     The amount paid under this section must not exceed 10% of the amount of compensation which would have been payable except for this section.

    (3)     All relevant circumstances must be taken into account in assessing the amount payable under this section including—

        (a)     the interest of the claimant in the residence;

        (b)     the length of time during which the claimant has occupied the residence;

        (c)     the age of the claimant;

        (d)     the number, age and circumstances of any other people living with the claimant;

        (e)     the amount of compensation payable arising from a sale of the residence compared with the value of the land at the date of the sale.