Planning update: A legitimate expectation to what, exactly?

The Court of Appeal has considered whether the Secretary of State is required to give reasons for deciding not to ‘call in’ a planning application. Ralph Kellas considers the court’s findings and its implications ‘Lewison LJ deemed it an important question whether the SoS is required to give reasons for his decision whether or not …
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Cases Referenced

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