We at Corlett Bolton & Co thought that it would be a good idea to start our own blog which would contain items which we thought might be of interest to research or cases we have recently been involved in…

Our first item is below. If it is of interest to you or you would like to find out more please contact us at our email address.

Corlett Bolton & Co has recently represented a number of objecting parties in a major Planning Enquiry into waste disposal and landfill on the Island which included a review of the new Isle of Man Strategic Plan and emerging Waste Management Policies, including alternative methods of waste disposal and alternative disposal routes. The Enquiry also involved a challenge of Department Procedures and relied on recent Manx case law (in which Corlett Bolton was also representing one of the parties) in which the issues of actual and apparent bias and conflict of interest were also considered.

Planning law in the Isle of Man, whilst reflecting many of the principles in the UK, follows many unique procedures arising out of the structure of the Isle of Man Government and Executive. The issue of ‘need’ in Planning Law and Procedure was also fully addressed by all the parties involved.

A summary of the opposing parties’ closing statements can be found at www.iomasap.com.