§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland in what circumstances he requires notification of planning applications where a planning authority is minded to grant permission that would constitute a departure from an approved structure plan. [31301]
§ Mr. KynochUnder the current planning legislation, it is entirely a matter for the authority to determine what constitutes a significant departure from the structure plan thus requiring an application to be notified to my right hon. Friend.