asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether, when office developments in or near residential areas are planned, there is any means of ensuring that shops are included.

There is a presumption in favour of granting planning permission unless there are well-founded and relevant land-use planning reasons for refusal. Absence of shopping provision in a development proposal might on occasion be a reason for refusal. If the lack of a particular feature is unacceptable in planning terms, the best course will often be for the local planning authority to discuss the matter with the applicant with a view to his submitting a modified application. It is open to the public to make representations about development proposals.