Supreme Court ends brewery's council challenge hopes

Selby District Council’s Core Strategy, which supports new jobs, homes and investment in the district, has been given the final legal approval. The judgement by the Supreme Court confirms support and confidence in the Council’s Core Strategy framework.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application to appeal brought by Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery Tadcaster following  the Court of Appeal’s ruling judgement to reject the legal challenge and uphold the previous High Court decision  back in November 2015.

Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery has been refused permission to appeal by the Supreme Court and ordered to pay the Council’s court costs including the cost of application.  Following this outcome the brewery has no further rights to appeal.

The judgement is a major milestone for the Council.  Final unequivocal approval of the strategic planning framework coupled with re-establishing a five year land supply for housing development, allows the Council to work proactively with landowners and developers to deliver growth where it is needed.

Mary Weastell, Chief Executive of Selby District Council said, “We welcome the Supreme Court’s decision to refuse the application to appeal made by Samuel Smiths Brewery and the endorsement of our key planning policy document.  

“A further appeal process would have resulted in further uncertainty and cost to the taxpayer and I am relieved that ruling made by the Supreme Court has favoured Selby District Council with the brewery picking up the costs of the failed appeal process.

“The judgement shows confidence in the Council’s Core Strategy planning framework, which confirms the Council’s plans are justified.”

The Core Strategy plans can now progress, with long-term ambitions to make the district a great place to do business, and a great place to enjoy life.