§ 33. Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what applications he has received for planning permission in connection with the development of the precincts of Westminster Abbey.
§ Mr. H. BrookeNone, Sir. Applications for planning permission are made to the local planning authority, not to me. I understand that that authority on 8th May granted conditional permission to develop the site of Nos. 1–19 Victoria Street with a new office building.
§ Mr. ParkerWill the Minister consider having a comprehensive plan prepared on the same lines as in the case of the precincts of St. Paul's?
§ Mr. BrookeThe Abbey and its immediate surroundings are included in the Government and Commonwealth special area defined in the development plan. I do not think that the development plan need be amended. What was required in the case of St. Paul's was an amendment to the plan.