Gregan and Others, Regina (on the Application of) v Hartlepool Borough Council and Another: Admn 18 Dec 2003

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
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Updated: 14 January 2022; Ref: scu.193687