HC Deb 02 December 1987 vol 123 c628W
83. Mr. Dykes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to review the workings of the appeal system for planning applications in the Greater London area; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

The Government's response to the Fifth Report from the Environment Committee, Planning: Appeals, Call-In and Major Public Inquiries, (Cm. 43) of December 1986 sets out the action which is being taken to improve the operation of the planning appeals system following detailed management reviews by the Department. Progress in implementing the changes and performance is being monitored carefully.