The Weekly Law Reports
[1991] 3 WLR 941
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
McCARTHY & STONE (DEVELOPMENTS) LTD. Appellants AND LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES Respondents
[On appeal from Regina v. Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council, Ex parte McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd.]
1991 May 20,
21;
Nov. 14
Nov. 14
Lord Mackay of Clashfern L.C., Lord Bridge of Harwich, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook, Lord Ackner and Lord Lowry
Local Government
— Powers
— Charging for services
— Charge imposed for pre-planning application consultations with council's officers
— Whether ultra vires
—
Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70), s. 111(1)