HC Deb 18 May 1973 vol 856 cc400-1W
Mr. Tope

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many appeals his Department has received against planning decisions made by the council of the London borough of Sutton in each of the last five years.

Mr. Channon

The information is not available for 1968. Nine planning appeals were received in 1969, eight in 1970, seven in 1971 and 16 in 1972.

Mr. Tope

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many appeals against planning decisions by the council of the London borough of Sutton have been upheld by his Department in each of the last five years.

Mr. Channon

The information is not available for 1968. Four planning appeals were allowed in 1969, four in 1970, one in 1971 and seven in 1972.

Mr. Tope

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many appeals against planning decisions by the council of the London borough of Sutton are at present awaiting his decision.

Mr. Channon

Eighteen planning appeals are at present awaiting decision either by my right hon. and learned Friend or by inspectors.