McEwen v Planning and Environment Committee [1997] JRC 038 (26 February 1997)

The court held that the Planning and Environment Committee acted within its legal powers and followed the correct procedures in making its decision.

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Citation: [1997] JRC 038
Parties: Applicant: McEwen; Respondent: Planning and Environment Committee
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 26 February 1997
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Judgment
Outcome: application dismissed
Legal Topics: Planning Permission, Judicial Review

Administrative Law Planning Law Planning Permission Judicial Review

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Parties

McEwen

Applicant

Planning and Environment Committee

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Planning and Environment Committee acted lawfully in its decision regarding planning permission

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the Planning and Environment Committee acted within its legal powers and followed the correct procedures in making its decision.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

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