§ 91. Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government why television and radio masts are classified as plant and are therefore not subject to the town and country planning regulations affecting buildings; if he is satisfied that the proposals by the British Broadcasting Corporation to set up television and radio masts at Cross-pool have been subject to proper planning 84W procedures by the Shiffeld City Council; and if the will institute an inquiry.
§ Mr. MacDermotSome aerial masts less than 50 feet in height may not require planning permission but B.B.C. masts are almost invariably higher than this. In July, 1967 Sheffield City Council gave permission for a mast of 150 feet at Crosspool to replace one of 100 feet. This is within their competence as a local planning authority; and my right hon. Friend does not intend to institute any inquiry.