§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to provide a scheme of compensation for those who are able to prove that they have been adversely affected by increased noise pollution resulting from planning decisions.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe Land Compensation Act 1973 provides for compensation in certain circumstances if the value of property is depreciated by noise from the use of new or altered public works. This only applies, however, where there is statutory immunity from actions for nuisance, and it would be inappropriate to extend compensation to depreciation arising from private developments, where there is no such immunity. I shall write further to my hon. Friend on this matter.