§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the planning applications(a) granted or (b) pending to build out-of-town shopping centres.
§ Mr. CurryPlanning applications are made to the local planning authority in the first instance and there is no central record of applications received or granted. We are monitoring major applications, and those which could have a cumulative impact. This helps inform the Secretary of State should he consider calling them for his own decision. That power is used sparingly.
§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) how many warehouse clubs are currently under construction in England; and how many have planning permission but have not yet started construction;
(2) how many (a) out-of-town shopping centres and (b) out-of-town warehouse parks are under construction in England.
(3) how many (a) out-of-town shopping centres and (b) out-of-town warehouse parks currently have planning permission but have not yet started construction in England.
§ Mr. BaldryThis information is not available.