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Planning gain - the final word?

Article Abstract:

The argument as to whether planning gain should tip the balance in favour of development schemes should have been finally settled with the long-awaited House of Lords judgement in the case of Tesco Stores Ltd. v Secretary of State for the Environment. Tesco had applied to develop land in Witney for a foodstore and had offered to fund a local road improvement scheme. The local council supported the application but the Secretary of State refused permission. The House of Lords held that the Secretary's decision was valid and that planning gain had been taken into consideration. A discussion of the case and its ramifications is presented.

Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores, Supermarkets, Laws, regulations and rules, Regional planning

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Conduct of planning inquiries

Article Abstract:

The conduct of planning inquiries in the United Kingdom should involve a balanced analysis of private and public interests, which are usually conflicting. Both sides of the argument must be heard, and proper time should be given to allow parties to prepare their cases adequately. The British secretary of state has requested that the inquiry process should be reviewed.

United Kingdom, Analysis

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