R v Richmond upon Thames LBC ex parte McCarthy and Stone (Developments ) Ltd
Language: English Series: Property and Compensation Reports ; (1989) 58 PCR 434-440(7)Publication details: 1989Subject(s): Summary: QBD 30 January 1989. Richmond upon Thames LBC (R) adopted a policy of charging £25 for pre-planning application inquiries relating to speculative redevelopment or development proposals. McCarthy & Stone (M) were charged twice in connection with meetings to discuss development proposals and asked R to revoke the policy. R refused and M challenged the refusal stating that R had no statutory power to levy charges arising prior to an application for planning permission. The application by M was dismissed as a local authority had the power to charge for pre-planning applications under Local Government Act 1972 s111(1) .| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | ABS42044 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 34328-1001 |
QBD 30 January 1989. Richmond upon Thames LBC (R) adopted a policy of charging £25 for pre-planning application inquiries relating to speculative redevelopment or development proposals. McCarthy & Stone (M) were charged twice in connection with meetings to discuss development proposals and asked R to revoke the policy. R refused and M challenged the refusal stating that R had no statutory power to levy charges arising prior to an application for planning permission. The application by M was dismissed as a local authority had the power to charge for pre-planning applications under Local Government Act 1972 s111(1) .