HC Deb 16 January 1986 vol 89 c673W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make it his policy to refuse permission to local authorities seeking powers to prevent home owners personalising their homes.

Mr. Tracey

As reflected in the provisions of the town and country planning general development order, our policy is that many types of alteration to the appearance of dwellings do not need to be subject to specific planning control.