Mark Kaczmarek, Cornwall Council's cabinet member for housing and planning - who himself lives in Lanner - said he was delighted by the ruling.

BBC: Lanner Parish Council loses judicial review on housing

Lanner council had argued that Cornwall Council's decision to approve the 25 homes exceeded its own recommended limit of 12 homes for rural areas.

BBC: Lanner Parish Council loses judicial review on housing

In his written judgement, he said to have Cornwall Council's decision set aside, Lanner council would have had to show that that decision was "perverse", which it was not.

BBC: Lanner Parish Council loses judicial review on housing