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The right side of planning

By: Contributor(s): Series: Estates Gazette ; (0150) 15 December 2001, 85(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the planning system following the "Alconbury" decision. Acknowledges the importance of "Alconbury" which addressed the compatibility of the call-in decision-making process with the European Convention on Human Rights Article 6 requirement to a fair hearing, but suggests that "Alconbury" has its limitations and should not represent the final word. Discusses a number of recent planning cases and suggests that cumulatively they may have a significant influence over how human rights issues will mould the planning system. Case law.

Discusses the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the planning system following the "Alconbury" decision. Acknowledges the importance of "Alconbury" which addressed the compatibility of the call-in decision-making process with the European Convention on Human Rights Article 6 requirement to a fair hearing, but suggests that "Alconbury" has its limitations and should not represent the final word. Discusses a number of recent planning cases and suggests that cumulatively they may have a significant influence over how human rights issues will mould the planning system. Case law.