HC Deb 17 May 1972 vol 837 c106W
65. Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek powers to enable special planning controls to be exercisable in respect of villages designated as meriting conservation designed to protect them from unsuitable change and development.

Mr. Graham Page

Powers are currently being sought in the Town and County Planning (Amendment) Bill to control the demolition of buildings in conservation areas. With these additional powers, local planning authorities will have strong control over development in these areas.