Malcolm, R (on the application of) v Harrogate Borough Council

Malcolm, R (on the application of) v Harrogate Borough Council

The Inspector acted within his statutory powers in varying the enforcement notice, properly considered all relevant matters, and made findings of fact open to him. The claimant failed to establish any error of law or procedural unfairness. The appeals under sections 288 and 289 of the 1990 Act are dismissed.

Parties
Claimant: Malcolm Grange; Defendant: Harrogate Borough Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 June 2009
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Statutory Appeal / Judgment After Full Hearing
Outcome
Application dismissed; costs to be assessed if not agreed.
Legal Topics
Enforcement Notice, Planning Permission, Permitted Development, Service of Notice, Estoppel, Costs
Planning Law Administrative Law Enforcement Notice Planning Permission Permitted Development Service of Notice Estoppel Costs

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Parties

Malcolm Grange

Claimant

Harrogate Borough Council

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Statutory Appeal / Judgment After Full Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Inspector erred in law in upholding the enforcement notice against the claimant under section 174 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
  2. 2 Whether the Inspector lawfully varied the enforcement notice to specify residential use
  3. 3 Whether the Inspector failed to consider relevant matters or was biased

Ratio Decidendi

The Inspector acted within his statutory powers in varying the enforcement notice, properly considered all relevant matters, and made findings of fact open to him. The claimant failed to establish any error of law or procedural unfairness. The appeals under sections 288 and 289 of the 1990 Act are dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed; costs to be assessed if not agreed.

Orders

  • Application under section 288 and 289 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 dismissed.
  • Claimant to pay the Secretary of State's costs, to be assessed if not agreed.