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Court clarifies duty to re-consult on changes to planning application (Holborn Studios v Hackney BC)

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Published on: 15 November 2017

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Original news
What is the significance of the decision for authorities and developers?
What is the factual background to the case?
What is the legal and policy background to the case?
Why did the court quash the planning permission?
Legality of granting permission without re-consultation
Legality of failure to re-consult public
Legality of failure to re-consult Holborn Studios
Legality of failure to allow inspection of representations

Article summary

Planning analysis: In Holborn Studios v Hackney BC, the court confirmed that in deciding whether to re-consult on changes to a planning application before it is determined, the question to consider is whether, without re-consultation, any of those who were entitled to be consulted on the original application will be deprived of the opportunity to make any representations they wish to make.

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