New York Court of Appeals

Matter of Smith v. Town of Thompson Planning Bd.

April 23, 20262026 NY Slip Op 02435

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division’s order and reinstated the Supreme Court judgment, holding that the Town of Thompson Planning Board did not err in granting site‑plan approval and a special‑use permit limited to warehouse use, nor in its SEQRA environmental review. The Court found no violation of lawful procedure, error of law, or abuse of discretion.