§ 38. Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning whether a decision can now be given to the application made by the Horncastle U.D.C. to build houses on a site at the corner of Louth Road and Low Toynton Road, in view of the fact that consultations on this question between Ministries have taken a considerable time and are holding up the erection of houses in this area.
§ Mr. SilkinThe site in question consists of good farming land and will probably be cut through by a proposed new trunk road. These objections, with proposals for alternative sites, have been referred to the local planning authority, and are being considered today at a meeting between representatives of the authorities and Ministries concerned. I hope a satisfactory solution to the difficulties will be found.
§ Commander MaitlandIn view of the fact that there appear to be such good reasons, can the Minister say why it has taken so long to give a decision to this Council on this matter? Does he not realise that it has been holding up the building of houses for a very considerable time?
§ Mr. SilkinUndoubtedy there has been delay, but I am not answerable for the authorities.