Communities Secretary Eric Pickles "unlawfully
discriminated" against Romany Gypsies wanting pitches in the Green Belt,
the High Court has ruled. A judge said human rights were breached by
"calling in" cases normally considered by planning inspectors. The
ruling is likely to affect other members of the travelling community. Mr
Justice Gilbart said Mr Pickles was operating a legally flawed policy of
"recovering" for his own consideration appeals by travellers who
claim there are exceptional circumstances for allowing them Green Belt sites.
Read more on the BBC website.
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