Is the Local Planning Authority liable for defective design?

Samuels, A.

Is the Local Planning Authority liable for defective design? - 2003 - Journal of Planning and Environment Law December 2003, 1514-1516(3) .

Discusses the liability of Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) for problems arising from defective design. Considers "Kane v New Forest DC" ([2001] EWCA Civ 878, [2002] 1 WLR 312) and refers to case law which examines the liability and potential liability of local authorities. Sets out the liabilities of LPAs and developers and identifies possible scenarios which may arise.


DEFECTIVE DESIGN
LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITIES
KANE V NEW FOREST DC
STOVIN V WISE
LAM V BRENNAN AND ANOTHER
DUNLOP V WOOLLAHRA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
X V BEDFORDSHIRE CC
BARRETT V ENFIELD LBC
OSMAN V UNITED KINGDOM
TIDMAN V READING BC
GOODEN V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CC
GORRINGE V CALDERDALE MBC
LAVIS V KENT CC
MURPHY V BRENTWOOD DC
TARGETT V TORFAEN BC
LIABILITY