Commentary on Sections Temporary stop notices Section 121 – Compensation for loss due to notice
322.This section provides that where an activity specified in a temporary stop notice is authorised by an infrastructure consent order granted before the day the notice takes effect, or the relevant planning authority withdraws the notice, any person with an interest in land to which a temporary stop notice relates may make a claim for compensation to the relevant planning authority within 12 months for any loss or damage suffered by the person that is directly attributable to the notice.
323.This section does not apply to any activity specified in the notice which is authorised by an infrastructure consent order granted on or after the day a temporary stop notice takes effect, or if the relevant planning authority withdraws a notice after the grant of a consent. This section also specifies the circumstances in which compensation is not payable.