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Administrative law

Ribble Valley Borough Council, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor

The Inspector unlawfully applied the Green Belt policy exception in NPPF paragraph 154(g) to the entire site without properly assessing the extent and proportion of previously developed land as required by law, failed to provide adequate reasons for this conclusion, took into account an immaterial consideration (equestrian use), and reached an irrational conclusion, thereby rendering the planning permission unlawful and requiring it to be quashed.

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  • Green belt policy
  • National planning policy framework (nppf)
  • Previously developed land (pdl)
  • Planning appeals
  • Statutory review
  • Decision-making process
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Planning law [2025] EWHC 2908 (Admin)

Edith Weston Parish Council v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor (Re Application for Planning Statutory Review)

Edith Weston Parish Council v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor (Re Application for Planning Statutory Review) [2025] EWHC 2908 (Admin) (07 November 2025)

The court dismissed a planning statutory review, holding that an error about a neighbourhood plan’s status did not affect the outcome and that NPPF paragraph 14 was not engaged.

  • Statutory review of planning decisions
  • Development plan status
  • Neighbourhood plans
  • Material considerations in planning
  • National planning policy framework (nppf)
  • Housing land supply
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Planning law [2025] EWHC 2363 (Admin)

Ribble Valley Borough Council, R (On the Application Of) v Hussain

Ribble Valley Borough Council, R (On the Application Of) v Hussain [2025] EWHC 2363 (Admin) (25 September 2025)

The High Court quashed a planning permission after finding the Inspector wrongly treated an entire Green Belt site as previously developed land without adequate analysis.

  • Green belt policy
  • Previously developed land (pdl)
  • National planning policy framework (nppf)
  • Statutory review
  • Planning permission
  • Reasoning and adequacy of reasons
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Planning law

Tesco Stores Limited, R (on the application of) v Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council & Anor

The council did not misinterpret or misapply the sequential test in paragraph 87 of the NPPF. The determination that alternative sites were not 'available' was a lawful exercise of planning judgment based on the facts at the time of decision, and did not depend on the identity of the applicant or intended operator. The appeal was dismissed as there was no error of law in the council's or the High Court's approach.

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  • Sequential test
  • Retail development
  • Interpretation of planning policy
  • National planning policy framework (nppf)
  • Judicial review
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Administrative law [2025] EWHC 2127 (Admin)

Mole Valley District Council v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor

Mole Valley District Council v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor [2025] EWHC 2127 (Admin) (15 August 2025)

The High Court refused a planning challenge over a Green Belt traveller site, holding the inspector had correctly applied NPPF 2024, deliverability rules, and reasons requirements.

  • Green belt policy
  • National planning policy framework (nppf)
  • Planning policy for traveller sites (ppts)
  • Statutory review under town and country planning act 1990
  • Interpretation of planning policy
  • Gypsy and traveller accommodation
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Administrative law [2025] EWHC 1781 (Admin)

Campaign for the Protection Of Rural England, Kent Branch, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary Of State For Housing Communities And Local Government

Campaign for the Protection Of Rural England, Kent Branch, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary Of State For Housing Communities And Local Government [2025] EWHC 1781 (Admin) (20 June 2025)

The High Court dismissed a section 288 challenge to planning permission for 165 homes in the High Weald AONB, holding section 85(A1) does not require refusal for all harmful development.

  • Statutory interpretation
  • Areas of outstanding natural beauty (aonb)
  • Planning permission
  • Section 85(a1) countryside and rights of way act 2000
  • National planning policy framework (nppf)
  • Development plan compliance
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Planning law [2025] EWCA Civ 610

Tesco Stores Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Lidl Great Britain Ltd

Tesco Stores Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Lidl Great Britain Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 610 (09 May 2025)

The Court of Appeal dismissed Tesco’s challenge to planning permission for a Lidl store, holding the council lawfully applied the NPPF sequential test.

  • Sequential test
  • Retail development
  • National planning policy framework (nppf)
  • Development plan policy
  • Judicial review
  • Interpretation of planning policy
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Administrative law [2025] EWCA Civ 32

Mead Realisations Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor

Mead Realisations Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor [2025] EWCA Civ 32 (30 January 2025)

The Court of Appeal upheld dismissal of a planning statutory review, holding that PPG guidance on the flood-risk sequential test lawfully clarified the NPPF.

  • Sequential test
  • Flood risk
  • National planning policy framework (nppf)
  • Planning practice guidance (ppg)
  • Development plan policy
  • Material considerations
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Planning law

Mead Realisations Limited v The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities & Anor

The court held that the Inspectors correctly interpreted and applied the sequential test for flood risk under the NPPF and PPG. The PPG is a legitimate elucidation of the NPPF and may clarify its meaning. The sequential test is broad and allows for judgment and flexibility; it is not confined to the specific requirements of the developer's proposal. General need for development is not relevant to the sequential test but may be considered in the overall planning balance. The Inspectors did not err in law or fetter their discretion by treating the PPG as binding. The challenges were dismissed.

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  • Sequential test
  • Flood risk
  • National planning policy framework (nppf)
  • Planning practice guidance (ppg)
  • Development plan policy
  • Interpretation of policy
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