HC Deb 25 February 1987 vol 111 c262W
Dr. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to regulate car boot sales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Tracey

Class IV.2 of the first schedule to the General Development Order 1977 gives permitted development rights for the use of land for markets for up to 14 days in total in any calendar year. Car boot sales benefit from this right. The local planning authority may make a direction under article 4 of the GDO withdrawing permitted development rights in any case in which it considers it expedient to do so. Specific planning permission would be required for development of the types specified in the direction and there may be a liability to pay compensation where subsequently planning permission is refused for such development. Directions which are to remain in force for more than six months require my right hon. Friend's confirmation.