§ Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many proposed developments on playing fields have been referred to him for approval following the introduction of new legislation to protect playing fields; and how many he has objected to. [107725]
§ Ms Beverley HughesSince the Town and Country Planning (Playing Fields) (England) Direction 1998 came into effect on 23 December 1998, 17 planning applications have been referred to the Secretary of State, one of which was called-in for his determination and six of which are currently under consideration.