§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received concerning the planning application for a drive-through fast-food restaurant on the London Road, North Cheam. [37170]
§ Mr. CabornI have asked the Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate, Mr. Chris Shepley, to write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Chris Shepley to Mr. Paul Burstow, dated 1 April 1998:
The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your Question about what representations have been received concerning the planning appeal for a drive-through fast-food restaurant on the London Road, North Cheam.At the local inquiry held on 10–12 February the Inspector heard representations on behalf of McDonald's, the London Borough of Sutton and the North Cheam Residents' Action Group—which includes the views you expressed. The Inspector is also considering all the written representations, which include some 150 letters from local residents and petitions submitted to the Council at the time of the planning application, and some 130 representations made to this office about the appeal. Since the inquiry closed there have also been over 12 further representations.I will see that you are sent a copy of the Inspector's decision letter when it is issued.