The authority sought compulsory purchase of land which adjoined a motorway. An agreement was made before the enquiry, but the inspector felt that others who were not represented would also be affected, and recommended rejection of the agreement. The Secretary of State proceeded, after substantial correspondence including with the objectors. The objectors complained that though … Continue reading Lomax and others v Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions and another: Admn 10 May 2002