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Join Smart Ltd v Town Planning Board

[2024] HKCA 1083
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Appeal
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The Town Planning Board is not required to consider all objecting comments when making planning decisions.

Key Principle

The Town Planning Board is not required to take into account all objecting comments in planning decisions.

Area of Law

public-law

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