§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many brownfield sites he has identified in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [36527]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsThe information requested is not collected centrally. However, Planning Guidance (Wales): Planning Policy, May 1996, makes clear that it is for local planning authorities to take account of the scope and potential for rehabilitation, conversion, clearance and redevelopment of land in their areas. In particular, local authorities should take account of the contribution reclaimable or reclaimed urban land can make to the overall provision of land for housing. Local authorities are able to identify suitable sites via the development plan process.