08/93 - Awards of Costs incurred in Planning and Other (Including Compulsory Purchase Order) Proceedings

DoE 08/93 and WO 23/93 (29 March 1993)

This circular updates and consolidates the policy guidance on awards of costs in certain planning and other proceedings. Seven annexes provide revised guidance, including legislative developments arising from the Planning and Compensation Act 1991.

The general principles for awards of costs for unreasonable behaviour are outlined and unreasonable behaviour by both appellants and planning authorities in relation to the procedural requirements in appeal cases is described.

There is discussion of unreasonable behaviour relating to the substance of the case, including action prior to the submission of an appeal.

The application of costs policy to third parties is outlined and the costs application is discussed in relation to various circumstances. The award of costs in respect of compulsory purchase and analogous orders and proceedings in which costs may be awarded where an inquiry or hearing is held or cancelled are also covered.

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