Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many planning applications for residential developments in the Carryduff area are presently being considered; and if he will make a statement; [94547]
663W(2) how many applications for housing developments of more than 50 units have been submitted for planning approval within the green belt area in Carryduff district; and if he will make a statement. [94548]
§ Mr. George HowarthResponsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Planning Service under its Chief Executive, Mr. H. S. McKay. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given.
Letter from H. S. McKay to Mr. John D. Taylor, dated 22 October 1999:
The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your recent Questions about proposed housing developments in the Carryduff area.The Department is currently considering six applications for residential developments in the Carryduff area. Each of these applications propose more than 50 units in green belt locations.I do hope this is helpful.