§ 56. Dr. Twinnasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will seek to extend planning controls over the countryside.
§ Mr. WaldegraveAs we affirmed in chapter 5 of "Building Businesses…Not barriers" (Cmnd. 9794), we will continue to bring forward measures to ensure that the planning system is effective where careful control of development is warranted. This principle was reflected in the extension last November to all national parks of controls over the design, external appearance and siting of farm and forestry buildings and roads. My right hon. Friend also announced last November proposals for additional planning control over new livestock buildings near residential and other property.