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