HC Deb 30 July 1959 vol 610 cc153-4W
82. Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will make a statement on the case of Mr. George Taylor, 5, Short Street, Darlaston, Staffordshire, who was not given any forewarning of the development of his garden as a petrol filling station; and what action he proposes to take.

Mr. H. Brooke

Planning permission for the filling station was granted in 1956 by the Darlaston Urban District Council as agents for the Staffordshire County Council. One of my officers has visited the site this week, and from his report I can see no reason to intervene. If Mr. Taylor who I understand is not the owner of the site, thinks that his legal rights have been infringed, his remedy lies in the courts.