Construction of by-pass meriting reduction:

The ratepayer sought a reduction in the assessment of her house, which was situated on the fringe of a residential area in a village, for disturbance during the construction of an earth mound and by-pass road at the rear of the premises. The works began in March 1983 and the mound and road were completed in November 1983 and March 1984 respectively. Held, that a reduction was merited.
Robinson v Gleave (Valuation officer) LVC/650/1984