HC Deb 10 December 1997 vol 302 cc544-5W
Mr. Brake

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what account is taken of PPG Note 22 in determining applications for visible power generation in national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty. [19564]

Mr. Raynsford

Local planning authorities are expected to have regard to relevant published statements of national planning policy, including Planning Policy Guidance notes, in the exercise of their planning functions. PPG22 states that in assessing proposals in designated areas there is a need to take full account of the specific features or qualities which justified designation.