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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Emily Dugan

London council estate resident wins battle over misuse of planning law

Aysen Dennis, on the balcony of the flat she moved last year.
Aysen Dennis, on the balcony of the flat she moved last year. The case sets a precedent that will be watched closely by councils and developers. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The Guardian

A woman who fought the gentrification of the south London council estate that has been her home for 30 years has won a high court battle against the local authority for its misuse of planning law.

Aysen Dennis, 65, who lives on Aylesbury estate in Southwark, said on Wednesday that the decision was “brilliant, brilliant news” and that she had begun preparations for a big party.

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