We have been unsuccessful in getting permission for judicial review of Newcastle City Council’s decision on Newcastle Great Park Consortium's application for development in Cell A and B1 of Newcastle Great Park. 
 
The Court agreed our case was arguable on the grounds that the planning application contravened Policy NN4 of the Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan, but judged it likely that permission still would have been granted even when considered as a departure from local policy.
 
We are deeply disappointed by this decision but are reassured that the Court deemed our case arguable.

Paul Brown QC, who represented Friends of the Earth at the Druridge Bay public inquiry, put forward a strong case to the judge. 
 
There is the opportunity to appeal the judge’s decision and we are now exploring our options.  
 
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the campaign.