§ Mr. Clifton-BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will set out the circumstances in which the demolition of dry stone walls requires planning permission.
§ Mr. BaldryIn general, planning permission is required for the demolition of any gate, fence, or wall, including dry stone walls. But in particular cases, it is for the local planning authority to decide whether demolition is sufficiently minor or immaterial to fall outside planning control.