§ 119. Mr. Marloweasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs why his Department has by letter of 15th April, reference 2339/40620/221/L2(d) 16538, informed Precision Built Housing Limited that a further public inquiry must be held in regard to its building scheme at Wheathampstead; whether he is aware that except for two minor modifications suggested by the county planning officer the plans have not been amended and the layout is identical with that already approved by him after a local inquiry; whether he is aware that this further delay will involve withdrawing the labour force already on the adjoining site, cause undue delay and expense and prejudice the erection of some 140 houses for which there is urgent need in the district; and whether he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. BevinsThis firm made a fresh application to the Council involving a new layout and fewer houses on a smaller piece of land than that covered by the first application. It appealed to my right hon. Friend when the Council refused to approve the design of the proposed houses. The Council has asked for a hearing, and my right hon. Friend has a statutory obligation to give it one. An inquiry has been fixed for 20th May, and a decision will be issued as soon as possible after the Inspector's report has been received.