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Mr. Ronald Atkins
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will bring forward legislation to enable local authorities to charge property developers the cost to local authorities of processing their plans; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. John Silkin
Mr. George Dobry, QC, in the Final Report of the Review of the Development Control System, recommended a standard charge for planning applications. My right hon. Friend is considering this together with Mr. Dobry's other recommendations.