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Council duty of care

Language: English Series: Independent ; 14/2/89 p19Publication details: 1989Subject(s): Summary: In Ryeford Homes Ltd v Sevenoaks DC QBD 26 January 1989 it was held that a planning authority does not owe a duty to individual landowners to exercise care when granting applications for planning permission and is not liable for loss caused by permitted development to an adjoining landowner.

In Ryeford Homes Ltd v Sevenoaks DC QBD 26 January 1989 it was held that a planning authority does not owe a duty to individual landowners to exercise care when granting applications for planning permission and is not liable for loss caused by permitted development to an adjoining landowner.