The group that manages and part-owns the Whitgift Centre has lost its court battle against Westfield/ Hammerson’s £1bn redevelopment of Croydon town centre.
Whitgift Trust was in the Court of Appeal to try and get permission to appeal against a decision made by Mr Justice Collins in the High Court last November.
Back then he told the trust, which has been arguing over Croydon Council’s approval of the plans, that questions about the viability of the housing part of the scheme would not have been relevant in deciding whether or not to grant planning consent.
The trust then asked the Court of Appeal to grant permission to appeal against the planning permission on limited grounds.
And following an initial refusal, a hearing was held last Thursday at which permission to appeal was again refused.
The announcement means that the trust’s rights to appeal the High Court’s decision have been exhausted.
Croydon Council leader Councillor Tony Newman said: “The council is delighted that the Court of Appeal has refused the Whitgift Trust permission to appeal against the High Court’s decision.
“This is good news and confirms that planning processes were followed correctly when granting permission and leaves both the planning permission and conservation area consent intact.”
Whitgift Trust is unconnected to the Whitgift Foundation charity.
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