England and Wales Case Law

Epping Forest District Council v Somani Hotels Limited

The Court of Appeal refused permission to appeal in a planning case about using a hotel for asylum accommodation, and left the High Court’s costs orders in place.

• Injunctions under s.187b tcpa 1990
• Material change of use
• Planning enforcement
• Costs orders
• Distinction between hotel and hostel use
• Statutory duties for asylum accommodation

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West Lindsey District Council, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary 0f State for the Home Department

West Lindsey District Council, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary 0f State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 1400 (Admin) (11 May 2023)

The High Court refused interim relief to stop RAF Scampton being used for asylum accommodation, finding the councils’ grounds weak and the balance of convenience against an injunction.

• Judicial review
• Interim injunctions
• Permitted development rights
• Planning enforcement
• Crown land
• Statutory duties for asylum accommodation

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