§ Mr. Topeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many appeals against decisions of local planning authorities he has upheld in each of the last two years.
§ Mr. Graham Page1,244 planning appeals were allowed in 1971 and 1,442 in 1972. The figures include appeals decided by inspectors.
§ Mr. Topeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many appeals against decisions of local planning authorities are at present awaiting his decision.
§ Mr. Graham PageAt 30th April 1973, 15,637 were awaiting decision. Approximately 70 per cent. of these will be decided by Inspectors in accordance with Schedule 9 to the Town and Country Planning Act 1971.
§ Mr. Topeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many appeals against decisions of local planning authorities his Department has received in each of the last two years.
§ Mr. Graham PageNine thousand eight hundred and eighteen planning appeals were received in 1971 and 14,408 in 1972.