"The couple alleges that subsequent flood defence work by the Environment Agency led to a significant rise in groundwater levels, resulting in widespread damp, cracked and bulging walls, and a ruined garden."
"The King's Lodging in Sandwich, Kent, is a Tudor royal residence that hosted King Henry VIII in 1520, making its historical significance notable."
Roger and Suzanne Brookhouse are suing the Environment Agency for £4.5 million due to severe damp issues in their Tudor home, the King's Lodging. The couple claims that flood defense work by the agency caused catastrophic damage to the Grade-II listed property. Purchased in 1991, the house was in satisfactory condition until the agency's actions allegedly raised groundwater levels, leading to significant structural damage and a ruined garden. The case is currently before the Upper Tribunal in London.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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