§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether planning permission is required for any change of user of the land held by the Ministry of Defence; and whether a public inquiry would necessarily precede the alteration in use.
§ Mr. FoxDevelopment involving a material change of use normally requires planning permission. Development by the Crown does not require planning permission but is subject to corresponding non-statutory procedures. A public inquiry would arise if the circumstances warranted.