HC Deb 10 January 1977 vol 923 c391W
Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether it was his intention in the advice he gave local authorities in section III, paragraphs 18 and 19 of "Housing: Needs and Action" to encourage changes in partially completed developments on a scale sufficient to double the density of the development.

Mr. Freeson

Circular 24/75 encouraged higher densities for residential development in appropriate localities but no specific numerical increase in density was suggested. A fresh planning application is required where a change is proposed in a partially completed development.

Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he wishes planning authorities to take into account the level of local demand for the type of house proposed and the visual impact of the development when they seek to implement the advice on increased density in section III of his Circular 24/75 "Housing: Needs and Action".

Mr. Freeson

Yes.