Pritchett v Crossrail Ltd

Pritchett v Crossrail Ltd

Multiple expressions of interest from former owners or qualifying parties constitute competing bids under the Crossrail Land Disposal Policy, requiring disposal of the site on the open market rather than offering first refusal to former owners or consortia. The Policy must be interpreted holistically, and its procedures do not mandate facilitation of consortium formation beyond the two-month period for expressions of interest.

Parties
Appellant: Michael Pritchett; Respondent: Crossrail Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 May 2017
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Compulsory Acquisition, Land Disposal Policy, Crichel Down Rules, Interpretation of Policy Documents
Public Law Property Law Compulsory Acquisition Land Disposal Policy Crichel Down Rules Interpretation of Policy Documents

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Parties

Michael Pritchett

Appellant

Crossrail Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Crossrail Land Disposal Policy entitles former owners to first refusal when land is disposed of after compulsory acquisition
  2. 2 Whether multiple expressions of interest constitute 'competing bids' under the Policy
  3. 3 Proper interpretation of the Policy in relation to consortium formation

Ratio Decidendi

Multiple expressions of interest from former owners or qualifying parties constitute competing bids under the Crossrail Land Disposal Policy, requiring disposal of the site on the open market rather than offering first refusal to former owners or consortia. The Policy must be interpreted holistically, and its procedures do not mandate facilitation of consortium formation beyond the two-month period for expressions of interest.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.