HC Deb 22 October 1990 vol 178 c37W
Mr. Jessel

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from(a) Richmond upon Thames borough council and (b) Marks and Spencers plc requesting him not to call in the planning application for a Marks and Spencers shop on the embankment beside the River Thames at Twickenham; and what arguments were advanced in each instance.

Mr. Michael Spicer

My right hon. Friend has received one letter from the London borough of Richmond upon Thames and one from the planning advisers acting for Marks and Spencers plc requesting him not to call in the application.

Mr. Jessel

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in respect of a planning application for a Marks and Spencers store on the embankment of the River Thames at Twickenham, he will set out the number of letters he has received either direct or via the hon. Member for Twickenham, for and against(a) planning permission and (b) calling in the application for a public inquiry.

Mr. Michael Spicer

My right hon. Friend has received 16 letters supporting and 53 objecting to the proposed development, and 120 calling for and three opposing a public inquiry. He has also received 25 representations supporting and 47 objecting to the proposed development on printed forms.

Mr. Jessel

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list in theOfficial Report those planning applications within Greater London which he has called in within the last three years.

Mr. Michael Spicer

Applications for development at the following locations have been called in since October 1987:

  • St. John's Hospital, SE13
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium
  • Abbey National Sports Ground, Kenton
  • London Bridge City Phase II
  • Noak Hill/Appleby Drive, Romford
  • St. Theresa's School, Hatch End
  • Land adjacent to the M11, Woodford
  • Haverfield Road, Cordova Road and Clinton Road, E3
  • Branch Hill, Camden
  • Victoria Park Wharf, Mile End Park
  • Westfield College, Brent
  • PLA Sports Ground, Redbridge
  • Feltham Lower School
  • Galsworthy House, Kingston Hill
  • 43–49 Grove Road, E3
  • City of London Heliport
  • London City Airport
  • Spitalfields Market
  • North Wards Site, Harefield Hospital

This list does not include applications in the legal precincts and for foreign embassies which are subject to special arrangements.