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Developer loses Supreme Court battle over implementation of successive planning permissions
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Developer of 1,200-home urban extension wins High Court challenge over refusal of planning permission in ministerial decision letter
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Developer secures interim injunction halting referendum on draft neighbourhood plan
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Developer sues county, leader and chief exec over handling of planning application
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Developer takes borough to High Court over restrictions on retail park use
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Developer to appeal High Court quashing of permission for 475-home development in ‘green gap’
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Developer to pay £67k, given community service over works to listed building
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Developer warns council of legal action after termination of £150m redevelopment
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Developer warns council of legal action after termination of £150m redevelopment
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Developer warns council of legal action after termination of £150m redevelopment
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Developer warns council of legal action after termination of £150m redevelopment
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Developer wins appeal against making contribution to affordable housing
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Developer wins appeal against making contribution to affordable housing
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Developer wins court case over refusal of planning permission by minister against inspector recommendation
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Developer wins Court of Appeal battle with council over planning condition and status of access roads
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Developer wins High Court battle over refusal of permission for 100-home site
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Developer wins High Court challenge after inspector misinterpreted policy in neighbourhood plan
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