§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what controls he will propose to give to local authorities over the laying of cables in order to protect the environment.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe laying of cables by private operators is likely to constitute development; and, as such, to require planning permission. We are reviewing the provisions of the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1977 to see to what extent it would be appropriate to grant a general permission for development of this nature, subject to environmental safeguards.