Edie environmental case law summary December 2005

· No EIA needed for waste plant: R (on the application of Horner) v Lancashire County Council and another

· Wembley plans upheld: R (on the application of Wembley Field Ltd) v Brent London Borough Council

· Germany not doing enough to protect conservation areas: Case C-98/03, Commission v Germany

· UK falls foul of EU over bird laws: Case C-131/05, Commission v UK

· UK wins battle over emissions allowance: Case T-178/05, UK v Commission