MMF (UK) Ltd v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Anor [2010] EWHC 3686 (Admin) (20 December 2010)

MMF (UK) Ltd v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Anor [2010] EWHC 3686 (Admin) (20 December 2010)

The Inspector erred in law by considering matters of 'Scale' (height and bulk) when only 'Appearance' was reserved for determination, thereby exceeding his jurisdiction under the outline planning permission and the GDPO definitions.

Citation
[2010] EWHC 3686 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: MMF (UK) LIMITED; 1st Defendant: Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government; 2nd Defendant: Sunderland City Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 December 2010
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review (planning) / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim allowed; decision quashed
Legal Topics
Outline Planning Permission, Reserved Matters, Judicial Review, Statutory Interpretation
Administrative Law Planning Law Outline Planning Permission Reserved Matters Judicial Review Statutory Interpretation

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Parties

MMF (UK) LIMITED

Claimant

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

1st Defendant

Sunderland City Council

2nd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review (planning) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Inspector erred by considering 'Scale' when only 'Appearance' was reserved as a matter for determination
  2. 2 Whether the Inspector's reasons were adequate

Ratio Decidendi

The Inspector erred in law by considering matters of 'Scale' (height and bulk) when only 'Appearance' was reserved for determination, thereby exceeding his jurisdiction under the outline planning permission and the GDPO definitions.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed; decision quashed

Orders

  • The decision of the Secretary of State dated 18 June 2010 is quashed.
  • First Defendant to pay Claimant's costs in the sum of £12,500.