Aggravated damages: Exceptional damages awarded by a court where a defendant”s behaviour towards the plaintiff or victim has been particularly humiliating, malicious or vindictive.
Agricultural (Forestry or Other Rural Occupational) Dwelling
A dwelling which is subject to a planning condition or legal agreement restricting occupation to someone employed, or was last employed, in agriculture, forestry or other appropriate rural employment.
Allergen
Alternative dispute resolution
Alternative dispute resolution: Method by which conflicts and disputes are resolved privately, other than through litigation, usually by mediation or arbitration. ADR involves the appointment of a third-party to preside over a hearing between the two sides. The advantages of ADR are privacy and speed. The disadvantage is that ADR may involve compromise of legal rights.
Anchors – safety critical locations
Anchors – safety critical locations
Ancillary Certificates
“Ancillary Certificates” means a certificate other than a statutory certificate of compliance as prescribed in the Building Control Regulations given by a competent person to confirm compliance of elements of the building, design or works with Building Regulations. and “Ancillary Certifier” means a person proposed to issue such a statement. (Note a “person” also includes a company).
Ancillary Use
An ancillary use is something that is incidental to the main use of a building/development. Essentially it is something that is of a minor, casual or subordinate nature. For example, many sandwich shops allow some customers to eat on the premises but this can considered ancillary to the main function as a shop if the majority of sales are to be consumed away from the premises. This is a matter of fact and degree and should the consumption of food on the premises eclipse the sales of food to be eaten off site then a change of use would occur.
Annexes/ Articles
Annex or Article of the Directive/Regulation which is the source of the procedure linked to it in a notification
Antedate
Antedate: To date retroactively, before a document was drawn up.
Appeal
Appeal: Challenge to a court decision in a higher court.
