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Language: English Series: Estates Gazette Case Summaries ; (1995) EGCS 2(1) (21/1/95)Publication details: 1995Subject(s): Summary: "Houghton v SoS Environment and another" QBD 12 January 1995. An application for planning permission for a garden, private tennis court and pavilion in metropolitan green belt was refused, but challenged on the construction of `outdoor sport` listed as an exception in the planning guidance. "Held" that though `outdoor sport` was not limited to public sport, the inspector`s error was not a material consideration. Appeal dismissed.

"Houghton v SoS Environment and another" QBD 12 January 1995. An application for planning permission for a garden, private tennis court and pavilion in metropolitan green belt was refused, but challenged on the construction of `outdoor sport` listed as an exception in the planning guidance. "Held" that though `outdoor sport` was not limited to public sport, the inspector`s error was not a material consideration. Appeal dismissed.