The planning permission allowed the ‘dismantling and refurbishment of redundant marine structures and equipment’ The applicant sought a declaration that the land owner would not be entitled under the permission to dismantle ships.
Held: As a matter of ordinary language, a ship is not a marine structure. Details in the original environmental statement supported this.
[2003] EWHC 3278 (Admin), Times 22-Jan-2004
Bailii
England and Wales
Planning
Updated: 14 January 2022; Ref: scu.193687