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Freshfields defeats Competition Commission

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A narrow 'victory' Anyone who practises planning law could have seen this 'victory' coming. If it is a victory for anything at all, it is one for common sense. Local planning authorities are required by law to consider planning applications on planning grounds. The only policies they are required to apply are those in their own development plans and in guidance laid down by (in England) the Department of Communities and Local Goverment. The judgment confirms that local planning authorities would act ultra vires if they took account of non-planning considerations, even at the purported direction of another executive body. Sorry to be so boring while the rest of you are having so much fun.

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11-Mar-2009

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3:24 pm

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