§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many applications have been received by him for consent to demolish buildings situated in conservation areas since July 1974; how many have been approved and how many refused; and how many are at present pending.
§ Mr. CroslandApplications made by private persons for consent to demolish unlisted buildings in conservation areas are made to local planning authorities and not to me. I have received 143 applications, either on appeal or from local authorities, to demolish unlisted buildings in conservation ares. Of these 94 have been approved, two have been refused and 47 are pending.