Decision details

Exemption from publication:
There are confidential appendices to this report, which are exempt by virtue of paragraph 3
of Schedule 12A of Part 1 of Schedule 12a of the Local Government Act 1972 because they
contain information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person
(including the authority holding that information)

To approve the settlement agreement with Affinity Water Limited in relation to the grant of
an easement acquired under compulsory powers enshrined in the Water Industry Act 1991
for their works at Bury Farm, Amersham and Lower Bottom Farm, Amersham. Carter Jonas,
as valuers for the Council, recommend the settlement sum as the required compensation. A
schedule of agreed claim items and fees apportionment is attached in the Confidential
Appendix. It has been agreed that Affinity Water will pay Buckinghamshire Council a
settlement inclusive of the agreed fees payable to the Council’s land agents. Carter Jonas
recommend the settlement as being in full settlement of the claim available to the Council.

The Council is entitled to compensation equating to the value of the rights acquired by Affinity
Water.

There are no other options available to the Council due to the statutory power acquired by
Affinity Water under the Water Industry Act 1991.