EUROPEAN COURT UPHOLDS VIEW OF OBJECTORS TO CITY BYPASS

Date Published: 22-Nov-2012

The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice has upheld the view of objectors to the outer city bypass.

The judge advocat has recommended that in relation to the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora 'an effect which is permanent or long lasting must be regarded as an adverse one'.

Campaigner Peter Sweetman took the case on arguing that a previous decision to grant planning for the bypass was invalid as it breached the EU habitats directive.

The Justice Advocate General working on the case has today delivered a judgement, to assist the judges who are presiding over the case.

The final outcome on the case is expected in a few months time.