This is known as a Part I claim. You can make it yourself, or use a property valuer or claims company.
Quick facts
- Loss in value
- More than £50
- Claim from
- 1 year after the road opens
- Causes
- Noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, lighting, discharge
- Ownership
- Before the road opened and now
- Not covered
- Lost view, light or privacy
What you can claim for
The value of your property must have gone down by more than £50 as the result of specific types of pollution or disturbance from the use of a new or altered road.
You can only make a Part I claim because of:
- noise
- vibration
- smell
- fumes
- smoke
- artificial lighting
- solid or liquid discharge on to your property
What you cannot claim for
- other problems caused by a road, such as losing your view, natural light or privacy (sometimes called ‘blight’)
- problems coming from another part of the road - your claim must be for the part of the road that’s new or altered
- a road that’s only been resurfaced
Who can claim
You can usually only claim for property you own and occupy.
You must own the property both before the road opened to traffic and when you make your claim.
You must also be able to prove you own the property’s freehold, or the property’s leasehold, with at least 3 years left to run on your lease on the date you make your claim.
Related
If you need help with a dispute, see legal aid.
Common questions
Can I get compensation for road noise lowering my house price?
Yes, through a Part I claim, if a new or altered road cut the value by more than £50.
When can I claim?
After the road has been open to traffic for 1 year.
Can I claim for losing my view?
No. Loss of view, natural light or privacy is not covered.
Do I need an agent?
No. You can make a claim yourself or use an agent.