article_snippet.sent: At Mr Cobbe own expense, it was decided that Mr Cobbe would apply for planning permission for the development to turn the flats into six terraced houses.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Cobbe said Mr Cobbe should be paid for the work Mr Cobbe carried out to obtain planning permission and also claimed a right to the land since the land value had increased considerably thanks to the consent.
article_snippet.sent: the High Court ruled to award Mr Cobbe a sum in excess of £5million
article_snippet.sent: However, Lords ruled that Mr Cobbe was entitled to a sum for 'unjust enrichment' and Mr Cobbe was awarded around £200,000 to cover the cost of obtaining planning permission and a fee for Mr Cobbe services.
article_snippet.sent: Afterwards, solicitors Clarke Wilmott said the fact Mr Cobbe had only been paid for Mr Cobbe time and expenses