§ Mr. Staintonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in view of the non-compliance of the West Suffolk Local Planning Authority with the provisions of circular 17/72 in connection with the granting of planning permission to Messrs. Algray DIY Limited to operate a hypermarket of some 70,000 sq. ft. at the former Command Ordnance Supply Depot, Hadleigh, he will set up a planning inquiry commission, take steps to revoke the planning permission, or otherwise proceed under Section 276 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe local planning authority was formally consulted on 6th February under Section 276 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 as to whether it would be expedient or an order to be made revoking the planning 103W permission—which was for "retail warehousing"—or discontinuing the use of the land.
A reply is expected from the council shortly.
§ Mr. Staintonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in view of the fact that the West Suffolk Local Planning Authority on 6th December 1972 granted planning permission for Messrs. Algray DIY Ltd. to operate a hypermarket of 70,000 sq. ft. at the Command Ordnance Supply Depot, Hadleigh, without following the provisions of circular 17/72 and when the property was still owned by the Crown, he will declare the planning permission invalid.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe validity of a planning permission is a matter for the courts; the county council has been consulted as to whether the permission in this case for "retail warehousing" should revoked.