Council WILL challenge Falmer stadium bid
The council, meeting behind closed doors yesterday (Thursday), agreed to launch a legal bid in the High Court for a judicial review of the matter.
In a statement, the council said: 'John Prescott's decision to grant planning permission for a new stadium at Falmer is to be challenged because it conflicts with his own Government's planning guidance designed to protect areas of outstanding natural beauty.
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Hide Ad'Before deciding to challenge the decision, the cabinet took independent legal advice from a barrister.
'It also took account of the fact that two independent planning inspectors recommended against the Falmer site.'
Full report in the Express next Friday.