§ Mrs. ShephardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) if the Foleshill Gasworks application is one which may conflict with national policy on important matters; [74708]
- (2) if the Foleshill Gasworks planning application has wide effects beyond its immediate locality; [74706]
- (3) if the Foleshill Gasworks application raises issues of more than local importance; [74707]
- (4) if the Foleshill Gasworks planning application gives rise to substantial regional or national controversy. [74705]
§ Mr. Caborn[holding answer 4 March 1999]: I refer to the answer given to the right hon. Lady on 26 February 1999, Official Report, column 484.
The factors referred to in the questions are examples of criteria which are taken into account in deciding whether to call in a planning application. Each case however must be considered on its own merits. Having carefully considered our call-in criteria and planning policy 965W guidance, the Secretary of State did not consider that it was appropriate to call in the application for Foleshill Gasworks.