HC Deb 03 March 1959 vol 601 cc184-5
19. Sir M. Stoddart-Scott

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs why he did not revoke the consent given by the planning authority to the erection of the unsightly school building in brick, plaster and glass in proximity to the ancient Otley Bridge, where all the surrounding buildings are in stone; whether he satisfied himself that the local authority had been consulted and agreed to this bad building; and if he will take steps to prevent the erection of structures in such bad taste.

Mr. Bevins

My right hon. Friend was not consulted on the design of this school, and he thinks that such matters should be left to local planning authorities. I am told that Otley Urban District Council was consulted, and offered no comments before the plans for the school were approved by the West Riding County Council as both local planning authority and education authority.