HC Deb 12 January 1989 vol 144 c735W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether animal welfare is a criterion relevant to the consideration of planning applications under article 18 of the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1988; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chope

Whether the welfare of animals is a material consideration for planning decision will depend upon the circumstances of a particular development proposal.