Planning Appeals (Hansard, 26 November 1987)

HC Deb 26 November 1987 vol 123 c313W 313W

§ Mr. Thurnham
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many planning appeals are currently awaiting his decision.

§ Mr. Waldegrave
Approximately 11,700 planning appeals are currently awaiting decision by the Secretary of State, or by planning inspectors appointed by him.