§ 25. Mr. John Huntasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek an early meeting with the London borough of Bromley to discuss the implications of his recent decision to allow the appeal by Arlington Securities against the refusal of planning permission by Bromley council in respect of the proposed office development at Bromley South; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TraceyMy hon. Friend is aware from the reply to his earlier question, answered on 19 November, that the London borough of Bromley has sought judicial review of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State's decision to allow this appeal by Arlington Securities. Having given his decision, the Secretary of State has no further jurisdiction in the matter and is precluded from adding to or altering the decision in any way unless directed by the courts. My hon. Friend will appreciate that the matter is sub-judice and that in the circumstances it would not be proper for me to seek a meeting with the London borough of Bromley or to make a statement.