HC Deb 29 October 1985 vol 84 c389W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how often and in what years the special development order procedure has been used.

Mr. Tracey

The numbers of special development orders made in England and Wales since 1947 is as follows:

Number
1950 3
1954 1
1956 3
1957 3

Authority Grounds Outcome
London Borough of Hackney 1984–85 expenditure guidance unlawful Heard March 1984; application for judicial review dismissed, Hackney's appeal to Court of Appeal dismissed 2 May 1985: no further appeal.
Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council 1985–86 guidance unlawful Application dismissed on 15 March, Court of Appeal reversed decision on 3 October. House of Lords considering Respondent's appeal on 28 October.
Nottinghamshire County Council 1985–86 guidance unlawful Application dismissed on 15 March, Court of Appeal reversed decision on 3 October. House of Lords considering Respondent's appeal on 28 October.
Derbyshire County Council 1985–86 guidance unlawful Application dismissed on 15 March—no further appeal.
London Boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham Secretary of State misdirected himself in refusing disregard Application allowed 9 May 1985.
London Borough of Lambeth 1984–85 guidance unlawful Not proceeded with.
Newcastle City Council Guidance for years 1983–84 to 1985–86 unlawful Leave for judicial review granted: to be heard.