HC Deb 10 January 1989 vol 144 c505W
Ms. Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether an article 10 direction under the Town and Country Planning General Development order 1977 is currently in force in respect of the future development of Hayle harbour, Cornwall.

Mr. Chope

No.

Ms. Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will investigate the likely impact of the proposals contained in the Hayle Harbour Bill on(a) the Hayle estuary site of special scientific interest, (b) the hydrology of the estuary and (c) the ecology of Copperhouse creek and pools; and if he will consider the likely impact on the environment resulting from the increase in recreational use of the area resulting from the proposed development.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

I understand the promoters of this private Bill are preparing an environmental impact assessment. The Nature Conservancy Council, which is statutorily responsible for all negotiations on matters affecting sites of special scientific importance, are in consultation with the promoters on this and the hydrology of the estuary and Copperhouse pools.