Welwyn Hatfield DC v SOS for the Environment and Morgan-Smith Electronics Ltd
Language: English Series: Journal of Planning and Environment Law ; 1991 JPL 1019-1024(6)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: QBD 15 November 1991. An appeal by Welwyn Hatfield DC (W) under the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 s245 alleging a breach of natural justice by the Inspector. The Inspector had allowed an application for a factory extension with offices and car parking on appeal conducted by written representations according to procedures laid down by the Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) Regulations and DOE Circular 11/87. Inspector maintained that all parties involved were aware of the tight time schedule. W argued that it had not received an opportunity to comment on the written representations. According to the Inspector, W had seven days in which to comment, but had made no effort to respond. Held that Inspector`s decision should stand albeit imperfect in places. Application dismissed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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QBD 15 November 1991. An appeal by Welwyn Hatfield DC (W) under the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 s245 alleging a breach of natural justice by the Inspector. The Inspector had allowed an application for a factory extension with offices and car parking on appeal conducted by written representations according to procedures laid down by the Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) Regulations and DOE Circular 11/87. Inspector maintained that all parties involved were aware of the tight time schedule. W argued that it had not received an opportunity to comment on the written representations. According to the Inspector, W had seven days in which to comment, but had made no effort to respond. Held that Inspector`s decision should stand albeit imperfect in places. Application dismissed.