§ Mr. Thorpeasked the Minister of Transport what general directives are issued by his Department in regard to planning permission and access; and whether he will give details of these, indicating the circumstances in which his Department are prepared to relax such directives.
§ Mr. Tom FraserLocal planning authorities are obliged under the General Development Order 1963 to consult me before they grant permission for development affecting trunk and special roads. I have given no general directions under these powers but I do issue, through my divisional road engineers, directions in respect of particular applications.