R (on the application of Neptune Wharf Ltd) v SOS Trade and Industry [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: [2007] EWHC 1036 (Admin), 3 May 2007. Considers whether the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry was obliged to inform affected parties of the intended date of his decision. The Secretary of State accepted that the validity of a compulsory purchase order of land belonging to N was to be dependant on obtaining planning permission. The claimants (N) applied for judicial review of the Secretary of State's assertion that he could make this decision at a date of his choosing and without first informing N of his intentions. "Held": The Secretary of State had acted lawfully as he was not required to specify an intended date for his decision. He could not be said to have acted unlawfully in deviating from his draughted policy of doing so. There was no obligation on the Secretary of State to consult with affected parties ahead of his decision. Application refused.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 140398-2001 |
[2007] EWHC 1036 (Admin), 3 May 2007. Considers whether the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry was obliged to inform affected parties of the intended date of his decision. The Secretary of State accepted that the validity of a compulsory purchase order of land belonging to N was to be dependant on obtaining planning permission. The claimants (N) applied for judicial review of the Secretary of State's assertion that he could make this decision at a date of his choosing and without first informing N of his intentions. "Held": The Secretary of State had acted lawfully as he was not required to specify an intended date for his decision. He could not be said to have acted unlawfully in deviating from his draughted policy of doing so. There was no obligation on the Secretary of State to consult with affected parties ahead of his decision. Application refused.