§ Mr. Clifford ForsytheTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many planning service decisions were reversed on appeal in 1990–91 and 1991–92 in each planning division in Northern Ireland;
(2) how many planning service decisions rejected by district councils were subsequently reversed on appeal in 1990–91 and 1991–92 in each planning division in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. AtkinsPlanning decisions in Northern Ireland are taken by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland after consultation with district councils.
The information requested is set out in the table:
Year and Division Number of decisions reversed on appeal Number of decisions where District Councils disagreed with Department's decision which was subsequently reversed on appeal 1990–91 Londonderry 21 5 Ballymena 38 19 Omagh 6 3 Craigavon 9 3 Downpatrick 36 5 Belfast 34 3 Total 144 38 1991–92 Londonderry 16 3 Ballymena 15 6 Omagh 8 5 Craigavon 5 3 Downpatrick 17 7 Belfast 22 1 Total 83 25