HC Deb 20 June 1989 vol 155 c85W
Mr. Ron Davies

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

Mr. Grist

The information is shown in the following table:

Section 36 planning appeals
Year Lodged Allowed
1974 676 127
1979 844 164
1984 806 229
1988 1,133 325

Dr. Kim Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales on how many occasions during the past five years he has called in planning decisions for a final decision.

Mr. Grist

My right hon. Friend and his predecessor have, since June 1984, called in for their own determination 17 applications for planning permission.

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