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Planning: Court of Appeal reaffirms duty to give reasons for departing from previous appeal decisions; Green Belt 'limited infilling' under NPPF (R (Tate) v Northumberland CC) (England and Wales)

Published on: 04 July 2018

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R (on the application of Tate) v Northumberland County Council [2018] EWCA Civ 1519

What are the practical implications of this case?

It is unsurprising that the court adhered to the established law on material considerations and the consistent duty to give reasons. Where no explanation is offered for departing from a previous, comparable decision, decision-making can become erratic, causing real prejudice to members of the public affected by the grant of planning permission as well as to objectors. In such contexts, reasons are essential to preserve confidence in the development control regime. This judgment is a further reminder that decision-makers must provide sufficient reasons on the principal issues in planning determinations, so it is clear that the decisive questions have been confronted and resolved and, accordingly, that proper regard has been paid to material considerations.

What was the legal and policy background?

Determining planning applications

Planning applications fall to be determined under section 70(1) and (2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990). Under these provisions, the local planning authority must have regard to the development plan and to any other material considerations. Regard must likewise be given...

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