HC Deb 02 November 1988 vol 139 c676W
21. Miss Lestor

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will outline the considerations he applies when overturning local authorities' refusals for planning applications for amusement arcades.

Mr. Howard

All appeals are determined taking into account any material provisions of the development plan and any other material considerations. The main issues arising in relation to amusement centre proposals are likely to be location, noise and disturbance arising from their use, and physical appearance.