Commercial Property News

Residential property builder Cala Homes has called for a judicial review of a decision made by the government.

It emerged today (August 10th) the company wants to look into the move to get rid of Regional Spatial Strategies and has launched a High Court claim against Eric Pickles, communities secretary.

In a statement the housebuilder said: "The consequence of the secretary of state's decision, whether intended or not, has been to curtail development in many areas including those where there is a clear need."

Ian Ginbey from Macfarlanes, which is representing Cala Homes, stated projects around the country now lack certainty.

Plans to create 2,000 homes in Wincester from the housebuilder - which has been in operation for more than 30 years - were recently rejected and an appeal was due to be held.

But it now states such an appeal is no longer possible due to the lack of planning policy.

Posted by James Collins