Leave to amend statement of grounds to add further relief challenging council’s housing decisions is refused

Judicial review – homeless man challenging decision of the council that he should be considered for one-bedroomed accommodation - homeless man wants to amend his proceedings to challenge the decision of the council refusing his application for a particular housing unit – separated father of two children - could have overnight access to his children if he had suitable accommodation- constitution - equality legislation – council found that he is listed as a single applicant and therefore is “not eligible to be considered for a two-bedroom vacancy” – duty to give reasons – argued that the reasons for the decision are not set out – application to amend statement of grounds - order for leave – caselaw governing applications for leave to add further reliefs and grounds to application for judicial review - good and sufficient reason for granting the extension of time - upon a change of counsel sought to add additional reliefs and grounds, not because the previous counsel had erred but rather, because “it is inevitable that different counsel will take a different view of the same case – principles governing the application – explain the delay – grant of amendment would cause delay to the council - has been aware at all relevant times of the facts relevant to the new ground - advancing an entirely new cause of action - application refused.