X611/103/1

Paper by Dr. C. Bower arguing that recent legislation and the County Council planning scheme has debarred him from receiving any compensation for development value from his property.

n.d [c.1950's]

From: 1950 To: 1955

Including: - Brief historic background to the history of Springfield House and the immediate grounds which were bought by his father for the purpose of protecting his business as a hospital proprietor… 'I have since his death resisted many offers for the sale of the land as the same reasons for protecting the amenities continued. At the present time, however, it is possible that I may have to cease running Springfield House as a Hospital, in which case, it might be necessary to sell everything I have lock, stock and barrell, The same would probably apply were I to die'. - List of reasons why the increase in the value of the land has now been completely destroyed, for example… 'The County Council plan has zoned most of my land for agricultural purposes, this makes the development value agreed with my District Valuer entirely valueless'. - List of reasons for objecting to the County Council zoning policy

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Bedfordshire County Council,
Bower, David

hospital proprietor, general medical profession, Bedfordshire County Council