Planning and Development Act 2024

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Double compensation

449. (1) (a) Where a valid claim for compensation is made under this Part, in so far as this Part relates to land, to the relevant planning authority and compensation is agreed or, in default of agreement, is determined by arbitration, the claimant shall not be entitled to compensation under any other enactment.

(b) Where a valid claim for compensation is made under another enactment which claim is, or could be, a valid claim for compensation referred to in paragraph (a) and compensation is agreed or, in default of agreement, is determined by arbitration, the claimant shall not be entitled to compensation under this Part, in so far as this Part relates to land.

(2) Where more than one valid claim for compensation is made to the relevant planning authority, any award of compensation must be determined by reference to the claimant’s specific interest and the extent of the loss or damage suffered by that claimant.