The applicant sought to develop an asylum centre. Rather than apply for planning permission, it had served a notice of proposed development for the Crown. The Council appealed dismissal of its objections to the use of the procedure. Held: The appeal failed. The Crown was not subject to planning control. The section was to be … Continue reading Regina (Cherwell District Council) v First Secretary of State, Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 28 Oct 2004