HC Deb 13 February 1989 vol 147 cc31-2W
Sir Neil Macfarlane

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will review the workings of the Use Classes Order between his Department and planning authorities; and if he will make a statement on any callings currently before his Department.

Mr. Howard

We propose to commission research later this year on the impact of the Use Classes Order 1987, and I am interested to receive any relevant information about its effects. I cannot comment on individual planning applications called in for my right hon. Friend's decision; applications are normally called in only if they raise planning issues of more than local importance.