Appeals against a decision upholding the decision of a planning inspector confirming an order by the Dorset County Council adding a length of footpath to the Definitive Map and Statement. Judges: Sir Andrew Morritt Ch, Scott Baker, Moses LJJ Citations: [2009] EWCA Civ 1406, [2010] NPC 2 Links: Bailii Statutes: Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 … Continue reading Wild v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Another: CA 21 Dec 2009

The County Council had made an order under section 53, establishing a footpath over the claimant’s land. The land owner now appealed. The court had previously quashed the inspector’s decision on the basis that he had not allowed for the interruption of the path, but had refused to quash the Order itself. The claimant said … Continue reading Jones v Welsh Assembly Government: Admn 15 Dec 2008