National Planning Policy Framework Debate

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National Planning Policy Framework

Stephen Gilbert Excerpts
Tuesday 27th March 2012

(12 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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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 Portrait Stephen Gilbert (St Austell and Newquay) (LD)
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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 Portrait Greg Clark
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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.