Thanet District Council appointed Newsteer to assess compensation following the compulsory purchase of Dreamland Cinema and Amusement Park. We provided expert valuation evidence in two Tribunal cases; the cinema case was determined in the Council’s favour and the amusement park case settled during the hearing.
The client’s challenge
The compensation case involved complex valuation issues, including the existing amusement park use and the former owners’ residential-led development ambitions.
Our solution
Newsteer prepared expert valuation evidence and represented the Council through two Upper Tribunal proceedings covering the cinema and amusement park interests.
Beyond advice: how we added value
The team combined detailed property valuation with a clear understanding of the CPO compensation framework, enabling the Council to defend complex claims through negotiation and Tribunal.
Outcomes and impact
The cinema claim was determined solely in the Council’s favour, while the amusement park claim was settled during the Tribunal hearing.
