A council had failed to fulfil its obligation to update and republish its local plan. The applicant had sought permission to develop a block of flats, but the council failed to determine the application. He appealed to the inspector who also awarded him a contribution to his costs on the basis that there was no proper reason for state of the council’s plan, and because of an error in the application of a policy. On appeal it as held that though the faults pre-dated the application, that was clearly provided for in Circular 8/93
Citations:
Times 31-May-2000
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Planning, Administrative
Updated: 05 June 2022; Ref: scu.88625
