HC Deb 06 July 1978 vol 953 cc292-3W
Mr. Stainton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in view of the increase in farm shops and roadside selling, he will make a statement as to the requirements for planning permission and indicate any possible simplifications.

Mr. Guy Barnett

It is for the local planning authority to decide in any individual case whether planning permission is required. We shall be giving guidance on this subject in the next revision of Development Control Policy Note No. 4 "Development in Rural Areas".