Ranjana Zeena Parmar v The London Borough of Barnet

Ranjana Zeena Parmar v The London Borough of Barnet

The open market value of the reference property is determined at £650,000 based on direct comparison with a redevelopment sale; no home loss payment is awarded due to lack of occupation; no basic loss payment is awarded as no written claim was made, but claimant may still apply within limitation period; costs are apportioned due to claimant's unreasonable conduct but acquiring authority's ability to make an offer without particulars is a special reason to depart from usual rule.

Parties
Claimant: Ranjana Zeena Parmar; Acquiring Authority: The London Borough of Barnet
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 November 2015
Procedural Posture
Compulsory Purchase Compensation Reference / Final Determination and Costs Addendum
Outcome
Compensation awarded for open market value only; no home loss or basic loss payment awarded; costs apportioned.
Legal Topics
Compulsory Purchase, Compensation Assessment, Loss Payments, Valuation Methods, Costs Orders
Property Law Compulsory Acquisition Land Valuation Compulsory Purchase Compensation Assessment Loss Payments Valuation Methods Costs Orders

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Parties

Ranjana Zeena Parmar

Claimant

The London Borough of Barnet

Acquiring Authority

Procedural Posture

Compulsory Purchase Compensation Reference / Final Determination and Costs Addendum

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Determination of compensation payable for compulsory acquisition of derelict residential property
  2. 2 Eligibility for home loss payment under Land Compensation Act 1973
  3. 3 Eligibility for basic loss payment under Land Compensation Act 1973

Ratio Decidendi

The open market value of the reference property is determined at £650,000 based on direct comparison with a redevelopment sale; no home loss payment is awarded due to lack of occupation; no basic loss payment is awarded as no written claim was made, but claimant may still apply within limitation period; costs are apportioned due to claimant's unreasonable conduct but acquiring authority's ability to make an offer without particulars is a special reason to depart from usual rule.

Court Disposition

Compensation awarded for open market value only; no home loss or basic loss payment awarded; costs apportioned.

Orders

  • Award of £650,000 as compensation for property value.
  • No award for home loss payment.