High Court blocks Stockport’s challenge over 540 Woodford homes
Summary
The High Court has refused Stockport Council permission to challenge a Planning Inspectorate decision that allowed an appeal for 540 homes at Woodford Garden Village. The council has been ordered to pay costs, although a further oral hearing is still due later this year.
Why it matters
The case highlights how housing land supply shortfalls and appeal decisions can override local refusals, which is relevant to surveyors involved in planning, development appraisal and residential valuation. It also shows the continuing legal uncertainty that can affect delivery timetables for new housing schemes.
Key points
- Planning Inspectorate approval for 540 homes at Woodford was upheld by the High Court
- The judge found no arguable error of law in the council’s challenge
- Stockport Council was ordered to pay £28,000 in costs
- The inspector gave weight to a 1.77-year housing land supply and 36 acres of public open space
- A further oral hearing is scheduled later this year
Organisations:
Place North West, Planning Inspectorate, Stockport Council, Harrow Estates, Redrow, Royal Courts of Justice
Regulations:
five years housing land supply
Locations:
Stockport, Woodford, Woodford Garden Village
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