§ 12. Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what is his policy on seeking local opinion before considering whether or not to call in certain planning applications or to hold public inquiries.[14852]
§ Mr. CabornOur policy is to leave local planning authorities to decide planning applications in all but the most exceptional cases. In deciding whether to make an exception, the nature and volume of local representations made would be taken into account.