Government Wins Appeal On Regional Strategies

The Coalition Government's intended abolition of Regional Strategies can be taken into account when making planning decisions, the High Court has agreed. The judgment - in a High Court case brought by CALA Homes - confirms that the intended scrapping of Regional Strategies is a 'material consideration' which can be considered by local planning authorities and planning inspectors when making decisions. The Government announced its intention to abolish the strategies through the Localism Bill. Read more on the CLG website.