§ 26. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Health what steps the Government are proposing to take to prevent the amenities of residential districts being inter- 1309 fered with, contrary to the wishes of the inhabitants, by the erection of garages, petrol stations, etc.?
Sir H. YOUNGMy hon. Friend will be aware of the control which a town planning authority can exercise under the Town Planning Act, 1925, over the buildings mentioned, in an area to which that Act applies. The Town and Country Planning Bill, in so far as it extends the power of local authorities to plan developed areas, will extend their powers of control over building operations, including the kind of buildings to which my hon. Friend refers.
§ Mr. MANDERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that considerable interest is taken in this problem in the country in general and in Wolverhampton in particular?
Sir H. YOUNGI am well aware that there is very great feeling on the subject in many parts of the country.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that in these residential districts the inhabitants have motor cars, and these garages, if properly designed, are a convenience to them?
Sir H. YOUNGI entirely agree that, when properly designed, there is no abuse and no disadvantage, but I understand the question refers to those that are improperly designed.