National Planning Policy Framework

Stephen Gilbert Excerpts

Tuesday 27th March 2012 Commons Chamber

[Greg Clark]

We have put facilities in place for that to be done as quickly as possible. A team is standing by to give all the advice that my hon. Friend’s authority needs to do that.

[Stephen Gilbert (St Austell and Newquay) (LD)]

Further to the question from my hon. Friend the Member for Bury North (Mr Nuttall), developers in St Austell continue to flout local decision-making processes, causing much anger among residents. How can we prevent appeals for non-determination from happening during the transition period?

[Greg Clark]

If there is a plan in place, decisions have to be taken in accordance with it. If no plan is in place, there is a strong reason for adopting one.