A highway authority acquiring land by compulsory purchase for a project had a right to require a contribution from the developer not just for the building costs but also for the cost of acquiring the land necessary. Statute interpreted widely. Citations: Times 03-Mar-1999 Statutes: Highways Act 1980 278(2) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Planning Updated: 11 … Continue reading Wards Construction (Medway) Ltd v Kent County Council: CA 3 Mar 1999