Part 6Compensation

48Matters to be considered when assessing compensation

In assessing the compensation payable in respect of the compulsory acquisition of land under section 22, the Lands Tribunal must—

a

have regard to the extent to which any remaining contiguous land belonging to the same person may be benefited by the purpose for which the land is authorised to be acquired,

b

where a road is widened as part of the Forth Crossing works, set off against the value of the land to be acquired any increase in the value of other land belonging to the same person which will accrue to him by reason of the creation of a frontage to the road as widened,

c

take into account, and embody in its award, any undertaking given by Ministers as to the use to which the land, or any part of it, will be put.