[2025] UKUT 325 (LC)

The principles are not in dispute. In being awarded compensation of £1,510,000, the claimant was the successful party in the litigation. The parties agree that s.4 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 ('the 1961 Act’) is engaged (but see below). They agree that the usual position is that the claimant would receive its costs.

The authority made an unconditional offer to settle on 10 September 2024 at £325,000.

The claimant made an unconditional offer to settle on 15 October 2024 at £975,000.