Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1963

Compensation in relation to section 83.

64.—(1) If, on a claim made to the planning authority, it is shown that, as a result of anything done under section 83 of this Act, any person has suffered damage, such person shall, subject to the provisions of this Part of this Act, be entitled to be paid by the planning authority by way of compensation the amount of such damage.

(2) A claim under this section shall be made within (but not after)—

(a) six months after the damage is suffered, or

(b) such longer period as the Circuit Court may allow if it appears to the Court that there are reasonable grounds for requiring a longer period and that it would be just and reasonable to extend the period.