HC Deb 28 July 1988 vol 138 c436W
Sir John Farr

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will consider issuing guidance to planning committees faced with applications to change licensed premises into a private residence.

Mr. Chope

No. Local planning authorities should be able to decide such proposals, on the planning merits of the particular case, in the usual way against the background of the relevant planning policies.