HC Deb 23 June 1959 vol 607 cc113-4W
Sir F. Markham

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he is aware that, whilst there is a right of appeal against planning permission, there is no right of appeal against the imposition of Article 4 Restrictions; and whether he will take steps to remedy this state of affairs.

Mr. Bevins

A direction under article 4 of the General Development Order merely makes it necessary to apply for permission for some kind of development previously allowed by the order itself. Permission may be given or refused, and there is the usual right of appeal against a refusal. To provide for an appeal against a direction would duplicate, and perhaps prejudice, appeals against refusal of permission.