PLANNING IS BASED ON CASE LAW

Did you know that planning is based on case law? That means planning decisions aren’t just made from rules written by councils, they’re also shaped by real cases that have already gone through the courts. When someone has a planning dispute, a judge’s decision on that issue becomes a rule for similar future situations.Planners and councils often look at these past decisions, called precedents, to help them make fair choices. So the next time you hear about a unique planning decision, remember: it could help guide how planning works for many years to come!