§ Simon HughesTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the average length of time is for processing planning applications in Greater London. [162345]
§ Keith HillThe information available from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is the percentages of applications for planning permission and related consents which are decided within eight weeks, between eight and 13 weeks and in more than 13 weeks. The statistics are used to monitor performance against the Government targets that 60 per cent. of applications for major development should be decided within 13 weeks, that 65 per cent. of applications for minor development should be decided within eight weeks, and that 80 per cent. of applications for other development (predominantly householder applications) should be decided within eight weeks.
In the July to September 2003 quarter, London boroughs collectively decided 56 per cent. of major applications within 13 weeks, 65 per cent. of minor applications within eight weeks and 78 per cent. of other applications within eight weeks.
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§ Mr. PicklesTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the aggregate revenue expenditure of councils in England was in each year since 1993–94; and what percentage of that expenditure was funded by(a) government grant, (b) non-domestic rates and (c) council tax in each year. [161501]
§ Mr. RaynsfordThe amount of aggregate revenue expenditure of councils in England in each year since 1993–94 and what percentage of that expenditure was funded by(a) government grant, (b) non-domestic rates and (c) council tax in each year is tabled as follows.