HC Deb 09 July 1987 vol 119 cc223-4W
Dr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will call in for public inquiry the planning application to build 65 permanent houses in the green belt at Slaley in Northumberland.

Mr. Waldegrave

The planning application made to Tynedale district council has been advertised by it as a departure from the development plan because it involves residential development in the green belt. If the local planning authority is minded to approve the application. it may refer it to the Secretary of State under the Town and Country Planning (Development Plans) (England) Direction 1981. The Secretary of State will then consider the merits of the proposal before reaching any decision.