§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment for what reasons his regional office in Leeds has issued an article 14 directive in respect of the outline338W planning application for a new stadium for Yorkshire county cricket in Wakefield; and if he will make a statement. [39653]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordAn article 14 direction was issued to Wakefield metropolitan council on 23 July, preventing the council from granting planning permission for the proposed development at Denby Dale road, Wakefield, The Secretary of State is concerned that planning issues of more than local importance may arise from the proposal and he wishes to consider it having regard to his policy on calling in planning applications.