§ Mr. BayleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received about the proposed extension of Swinden quarry at Cracoe in the Yorkshire Dales national park; and whether he intends to call in and review the planning decision on this matter. [19752]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordThe Secretary of State has received approximately 70 representations from a wide range of organisations and individuals; a petition has also been received.
In exercise of his powers under article 14 of the Town and Country Planning Act General Development Order 1988, the Secretary of State has directed the planning authority not to grant planning permission on this application without specific authorisation.
This direction has been issued to enable the Secretary of State to consider whether he should direct under section 77 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 that the application should be called in for his own decision. No decision has yet been reached.