HC Deb 08 November 1989 vol 159 c700W
44. Mr. Andrew MacKay

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage of planning appeals have been allowed during the latest 12 months for which figures are available.

Mr. Moynihan

In the 12 months to 31 August 1989, 35.4 per cent. of planning appeals were allowed.

Mr. Mills

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) how many local authority planning appeals referred to him were agreed by him in 1979, 1984 and 1989;

(2) how many local authority planning appeals referred to him were subject to a change in the inspector recommendation in 1979, 1984 and 1989;

(3) what was the number of appeals against planning permissions to local authorities which were referred to him for 1979, 1984 and 1989.

Mr. Moynihan

The information requested is given in the table.