The airport was the operator liable for compensation. The apron was extended to allow for two helicopters to be based at the airport, and a neighbouring householder claimed compensation for loss to the value of his house. Whether the development was substantial, was not absolute, but relative to the size of the airport, and the important time was the time of the development works. The certificate from the Secretary of State that the works were apron alterations stood.
Citations:
Gazette 17-Feb-2000
Land
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.85500