Proper approach by SoS and Inspector to the application of policy in the context of noise and wind turbines; whether SoS properly applied policies on noise and on targets in respect of wind turbines; whether he

High Court challenge to the recently adopted North Somerset Local Plan, on the grounds that the gypsy policies did not accord with the Structure Plan, nor with government guidance.

The company owning the alcohol and holding the premises licence can be liable for under-age sales of alcohol, but DPS and personal licence holders cannot be liable for the acts of others.

The DPS was not criminally liable for under-age sales of alcohol made by his staff when he was not present at the premises. Despite his supervisory role no vicarious liability arose for sales made when he

On the grant of injunctions under s187B Town & Country Planning Act 1990 where motocross racing, practising and testing is involved and whether such activities attract 14 or 28 day rights under the General Permitted Development

On planning applications where Masonic activities are involved and two of the council determining the applications were Masons and whether there was apparent bias.

Regarding the grant of an injunction to stop an alleged statutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the operation of the legal defences to such an injunction application.

Whether a prescriptive right of way would be acquired by criminal acts contrary to s.193(6) Law of Property Act 1925.

Existence and scope of rights of way arising by necessity.

The owner of the business did not sell alcohol for the purposes of the Licensing Act 1964 (as amended) and could not be criminally liable for under-age sales made by staff at the premises.

Guidance given on what amounted to proper service of notices, including summonses, under s329 TCPA and s233 Local Government Act 1972.