T-Mobile UK Ltd & Ors v The First Secretary of State & Anor [2004] EWCA Civ 1763 (12 November 2004)

T-Mobile UK Ltd & Ors v The First Secretary of State & Anor [2004] EWCA Civ 1763 (12 November 2004)

The Inspector erred by treating perceived health risks as grounds for refusal despite compliance with ICNIRP guidelines, misconstruing PPG8; no exceptional circumstances justified departure from policy, and adequate reassurances were given.

Citation
[2004] EWCA Civ 1763
Parties
Claimant/respondent: T-Mobile UK Ltd; Claimant/respondent: Hutchinson 3G UK Ltd; Claimant/respondent: Orange Personal Communications Services Ltd; Defendant/appellant: The First Secretary of State; Defendant/appellant: Harrogate Borough Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 November 2004
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Court of Appeal (civil Division)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Town and Country Planning, Telecommunications, Health and Safety, Planning Policy Guidance
Administrative Law Planning Law Town and Country Planning Telecommunications Health and Safety Planning Policy Guidance

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Parties

T-Mobile UK Ltd

Claimant/respondent

Hutchinson 3G UK Ltd

Claimant/respondent

Orange Personal Communications Services Ltd

Claimant/respondent

The First Secretary of State

Defendant/appellant

Harrogate Borough Council

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Court of Appeal (civil Division)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Inspector misconstrued Government planning policy (PPG8) regarding health risks of telecommunications equipment
  2. 2 Whether the Inspector failed to give adequate reasons for his decision

Ratio Decidendi

The Inspector erred by treating perceived health risks as grounds for refusal despite compliance with ICNIRP guidelines, misconstruing PPG8; no exceptional circumstances justified departure from policy, and adequate reassurances were given.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant to pay Respondents' costs, subject to detailed assessment