§ Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many planning applications from the borough of Basingstoke and Deane have gone to appeal in each year since 1979; and what percentage of the appeals in each year has been successful.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe table shows the number of planning appeals received and decided in relation to the Basingstoke and Deane district between 1 January 1984, the earliest date from which information on an individual planning authority basis is available, and 30 June 1987. Decisions issued in a particular year do not necessarily relate to appeals lodged in that year. Some of the appeals received were withdrawn before being determined.
§ Mr. WaldegraveWe remain committed to green belt policy as set out in DOE circular 14/84 and our subsequent statements on the use which may be made of redundant farm buildings (Official Report, 30 April 1986, column 414) and redundant hospital sites (DOE circular 12/87) without detriment to the green belt.