Case law: Simmons v First SoS and Sevenoaks DC
Language: English Series: Property Week ; 70(14) 8 April 2005, 73(1)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the case "Simmons v First SoS and Sevenoaks DC" ([2005] EWHC 287 (Admin), The Times 15 April 2005). An enforcement notice had been served against a gypsy (S) using green belt land for his caravans. An inspector was appointed following S's appeal but found there was a lack of alternative sites and upheld the apeal. The SoS's decision to uphold the enforcement notice was successfully challenged on the grounds that the SoS had failed to consider evidence showing S had looked for alternative sites.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L129569 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 129569-1001 |
Discusses the case "Simmons v First SoS and Sevenoaks DC" ([2005] EWHC 287 (Admin), The Times 15 April 2005). An enforcement notice had been served against a gypsy (S) using green belt land for his caravans. An inspector was appointed following S's appeal but found there was a lack of alternative sites and upheld the apeal. The SoS's decision to uphold the enforcement notice was successfully challenged on the grounds that the SoS had failed to consider evidence showing S had looked for alternative sites.