HC Deb 17 June 1992 vol 209 cc567-8W
Mr. Steen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what parts of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 remain to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the timetable for doing so.

Mr. Baldry

The main provisions of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 have already been implemented. Following further public consultations, my right hon. and learned Friend proposes to make orders and regulations giving effect to the remaining provisions in the summer and autumn of 1992, as follows:

Early Summer

  • Notices etc. of applications for planning permission—(section 16)
  • Land of interested planning authorities and development by them—(section 20)

Mid Summer

  • Remaining enforcement provisions—(sections 2, 4 (part) and 10)
  • Demolition of buildings—(section 13)

Autumn

  • Remaining provisions on Planning obligations—(section 12, (Schedules 106A and 106B))
  • Simplified planning zones—(section 28).

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