Cases - Royal Life Insurance v Secretary of State for the Environment

Record details

Name
Royal Life Insurance v Secretary of State for the Environment
Date
(1990)
Citation
EG 145
Keywords
Planning and consents - CPO
Summary

Bristol Development Corporation refused to provide information regarding the viability of a scheme, on the basis of confidentiality. The Court held that as the development corporation had appraised its proposals with the assistance of expert advice, and as the decision-maker was satisfied that there was a compelling case for confirmation of the order in the public interest, it was not a requirement for the secretary of state to examine the viability issue.