Court Hears Tesco’s Challenge Against Council’s Lidl Supermarket Decision
Public Law and Judicial Review, Planning and Environment, Local Government
Today Ben Du Feu appeared in a judicial review concerning the grant of planning permission for a new supermarket. The claim was brought by Tesco. The proposed operator of the supermarket is Lidl. Ben acted for Reigate & Banstead Council. Members granted planning permission contrary to the recommendation in the officer’s report. The grounds of challenge concern the approach to s.66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the standard of reasons required where members depart from the advice of their officers. Judgment was reserved.
Ben is a specialist in planning and public law. He acts for and advises a broad range of public authorities and private clients. Ben is a member of the Attorney General’s C Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown. Learn more about his practice here.
