HC Deb 22 January 1987 vol 108 c705W
Mr. Straw

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement as to why the original decision by a planning inspector to refuse an application for the building of a swimming pool and sports hall by Queen Elizabeth grammar school, Blackburn, on land adjacent to Lamaark road, Blackburn, was quashed by the High Court; and when any new inquiry will be held.

Mr. Waldegrave

The inspector's decision dated 22 February 1985 was quashed by the High Court on 28 January 1986 on the basis that the inspector erred in failing to consider the evidence and argument as to the need for the proposed sports complex. The matter was referred back to the Secretary of State for redetermination and a further local inquiry has been arranged for 10 February 1987 before a fresh inspector.