HC Deb 20 June 1989 vol 155 c68W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many planning appeals were lodged with his Department in 1974, 1979, 1984 and the last full year for which figures are available; and, for each year, how many were allowed.

Mr. Chope

The information requested is as follows:

Year Appeals Received Appeals Allowed
1974 13,324 2,715
1979 12,990 2,602
1984 16,192 3,773
1988–89 28,659 7,734