HL Deb 30 January 1996 vol 568 c105WA
Lord Vinson

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in view of draft Planning Policy Guidance 6 of July 1995, they will consider calling in Planning Application No. 96/A/001–4 application by Safeway to build a superstore on the outskirts of Alnwick, Northumberland, in view of the potential impact which such a development could have on a small market town.

Earl Ferrers

Those applications have been sent to my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for the Environment for information. He is aware of the considerable local concern at the potential impact of such a development on the vitality and viability of Alnwick town centre as a whole. He is also aware that in 1993, Alnwick District Council granted outline planning permission for retail and other development on this site. The Secretary of State is currently considering whether or not he should call in these applications.