Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1963

Payment of sum to or by appellant.

18.—(1) Where an appeal is made to the Minister under this Act or under any order under this Act against a decision of a planning authority—

(a) the Minister, if he so thinks proper and irrespective of the result of the appeal, may direct the planning authority to pay—

(i) to the appellant, such sum as the Minister, in his absolute discretion, specifies as compensation to the appellant for the expense occasioned to him in relation to the appeal,

(ii) to the Minister, such sum as, in his absolute discretion, he specifies as compensation to him towards the expense incurred by him in relation to the hearing of the appeal;

(b) if, but only if, the appeal fails, the Minister, if he so thinks proper, may direct the appellant to pay—

(i) to the planning authority, such sum as the Minister, in his absolute discretion, specifies as compensation to the planning authority for the expense occasioned to them in relation to the appeal,

(ii) to the Minister, such sum as, in his absolute discretion, he specifies as compensation to him towards the expense incurred by him in relation to the hearing of the appeal.

(2) Any sum directed under this section to be paid shall, in default of being paid, be recoverable as a simple contract debt in any court of competent jurisdiction.