§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many planning applications have been called in by him in each year since February 1974.
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§ Mr. Guy BarnettMy right hon. Friend and his predecessor called in 100 planning applications in the last 10 months of 1974, 85 in 1975, 81 in 1976, 72 in 1977 and 73 in 1978. These figures include both private applications and local planning authorities' own development proposals.
§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage of planning permissions given in each year since 1974 were won on appeal to his Department.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 18 July 1978. The estimated figure for 1977–78 is 0.7 per cent—[Vol. 954, c. 178.]
§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of planning applications for (a) new housing, ( b) commercial development, (c) industrial development and (d) other development, was refused by planning authorities in England and Wales for each year since 1974–75.
Central London* Rest of London Rest of Metropolitan region Applications received ODPs granted Applications received ODPs granted Applications received ODPs granted 1974–75 … … 93 48 128 75 118 67 1975–76 … … 98 73 145 105 139 99 1976–77 … … 82 69 97 76 72 56 1977–78 … … 66 61 62 54 27 24 1978† … … 41 35 60 42 32 28 * As defined by the Registrar General for statistical purposes. † Period 1 April to 31 December.