Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 9 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Thursday, 16 May 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what provisions there are to ensure that mobile home owners are aware that they do not have the same rights for compensation for noise, dust and vibration nuisance following new road construction as conventional dwellings; and what guidance he has issued to public inquiry inspectors for new roads on this subject. - Including figures.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what provisions there are to ensure that mobile home owners are aware that they do not have the same rights for compensation for noise, dust and vibration nuisance following new road construction as conventional dwellings; and what guidance he has issued to public inquiry inspectors for new roads on this subject. [56495] Mr. Jamieson: Compulsory Purchase and Compensation booklets are published by my Department and made freely available at public exhibitions, inquiries and on request to those whose property may be required or affected by road construction. These booklets point out that those living in mobile homes within 300 metres of a new or altered highway may be eligible, in certain circumstances, to receive a noise payment of up to £1,650 but not to claim compensation under Part I of the Land Compensation Act 1973. Inspectors are advised not to hear any evidence about compensation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 56495; 385 c802W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Compensation Construction Nuisance Pollution control Noise Park homes Roads
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk