Statement re Supreme Court appeal decision

Supreme Court appeal decision

The decision of the Supreme Court has been received in respect of Aberdeen City and Shire Strategic Development Planning Authority (SDPA) v Elsick Development Company Limited.

The SDPA is a partnership between Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council. 

In summary, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal brought by the SDPA and determined that the SDPA Supplementary Guidance: Strategic Transport Fund was unlawful. The Supreme Court is the final point of appeal in the UK and the decision is therefore final.

Aberdeen City Council notes the decision of the Supreme Court and will be looking in detail at the implications.

A summary of the judgement can be found here: https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/docs/uksc-2016-0157-press-summary.pdf .

ENDS