Nigel E Nash & Anor v East Lindsey District Council

Nigel E Nash & Anor v East Lindsey District Council

Given the low threshold set by s88(1)(b) of the Localism Act 2011 and the evidence of community value, it is realistic to think the pub could be used to further the social wellbeing or interests of the local community within five years; therefore, the appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Nigel E Nash; Appellant: Eugenie Phillips; Respondent: East Lindsey District Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Assets of Community Value, Community Right to Bid, Localism Act 2011, Listing Review, Appeal Procedure
Administrative Law Property Law Assets of Community Value Community Right to Bid Localism Act 2011 Listing Review Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Nigel E Nash

Appellant

Eugenie Phillips

Appellant

East Lindsey District Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it is realistic to think that there could be non-ancillary use of the Black Horse Inn in the next five years that would further the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community under s88(1)(b) of the Localism Act 2011

Ratio Decidendi

Given the low threshold set by s88(1)(b) of the Localism Act 2011 and the evidence of community value, it is realistic to think the pub could be used to further the social wellbeing or interests of the local community within five years; therefore, the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed