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Moore v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and Another: CA 18 Sep 2012

An enforcement notice had been issued alleging an unlawful change of use without planning permission of the Appellant’s property from a C3 dwelling to use as commercial leisure accommodation. Judges: Lord Neuberger MR, Sullivan LJ Citations: [2012] EWCA Civ 1202 Links: Bailii Statutes: Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 Jurisdiction: England and Wales … Continue reading Moore v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and Another: CA 18 Sep 2012

Regina (on the application of Hossack) v Kettering Borough Council and another: CA 25 Jun 2002

A neighbour challenged the use of houses as temporary accommodation for homeless youths. The properties housed up to six youths, who, the council claimed lived together as a single unit, and therefore came within Class C3. Held: Nothing in the case law suggested that such a group must constitute a household before coming together within … Continue reading Regina (on the application of Hossack) v Kettering Borough Council and another: CA 25 Jun 2002

Richmond London Borough Council v Secretary of State for the Environment Transport and the Regions and another: QBD 6 Apr 2000

The landowner sought permission to change a property from being used as eight single room flats into one residence. The authority contended that this was a change of use, but the inspector decided against them. Held: The inspector had erred. The desirability of retaining several small housing units was a valid consideration, and should not … Continue reading Richmond London Borough Council v Secretary of State for the Environment Transport and the Regions and another: QBD 6 Apr 2000

Harrods Ltd v Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions and Another: CA 7 Mar 2002

The applicant sought to allow the roof of its store to be used as a helicopter landing pad, and sought a lawful use certificate. It asserted that such a use was incidental to its main normal use. The secretary of state refused a certificate, against the inspector’s advice, saying that such a use was not … Continue reading Harrods Ltd v Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions and Another: CA 7 Mar 2002

Hossack, Regina (on the Application of) v Kettering Borough Council and Another: Admn 25 Mar 2002

The landowner sought to use houses as temporary accommodation for young people in need. The council asserted that this use of each of the properties was ‘use as a dwelling house by the residents living together as a single household’ under class C3. Held: The critical question was whether the individuals in the house had … Continue reading Hossack, Regina (on the Application of) v Kettering Borough Council and Another: Admn 25 Mar 2002

Planning Inspectorate (Central Government): ICO 15 Jul 2015

The complainant has requested information contained in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). The Commissioner finds that the requested information is reasonably accessible to the public as it is contained in published legislation. The Commissioner has therefore decided that the Planning Inspectorate … Continue reading Planning Inspectorate (Central Government): ICO 15 Jul 2015

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