The text on this page has been created from Hansard archive content, it may contain typographical errors.
Mr. Cohen
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to provide an opportunity for objectors to appeal against a decision of a local authority planning committee to grant planning permission for a particular project; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Macfarlane
No. The arrangements already give adequate opportunity for the consideration of objections and we do not propose to add a further obstacle to development.