A planning authority disallowed an objection to the erection of a mobile telephone transmitter. Although there had been an omission in the procedure followed by the council, it was clear that it had in fact considered the evidence put forward by the objector, and had made its decision in the light of that evidence. Objectively unjustified fears in a local community might be taken into account, but in this case they should not.
Citations:
Times 01-Feb-2000
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Appeal from – Regina v Tandridge District Council, ex parte Al-Fayed QBD 27-Jan-1999
A local authority should give great weight to authoritative scientific advice given by statutory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive and National Radiological Protection Board as to the safety of proposed developments. . .
Cited by:
Appealed to – Regina v Tandridge District Council, ex parte Al-Fayed QBD 27-Jan-1999
A local authority should give great weight to authoritative scientific advice given by statutory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive and National Radiological Protection Board as to the safety of proposed developments. . .
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Personal Injury, Administrative, Planning
Updated: 28 April 2022; Ref: scu.85583
