§ 23. Dr. Julian LewisTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State Minister if he will make a statement on the future role of county councils in planning decisions. [64176]
§ Mr. McNultyIn our consultation paper 'Planning: delivering a fundamental change', published last December, we set out proposals for abolishing structure plans as an unnecessary tier of planning. We invited views on the future role that the counties might play in the planning system in addition to their transport, minerals and waste responsibilities. We are considering the responses made and hope to make a statement this summer. These proposals do not alter the role of the county councils in determining county matter planning applications.
§ 28. Mr. HobanTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State if he will make a statement on the operation of the planned local planning advisory service. [64181]
§ Mr. McNultyThe idea of a local planning advisory service was mooted in the Planning Green Paper—"Planning: delivering a fundamental change". We will be making a statement on progress with implementing the Planning Green Paper in due course.
§ 30. Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State if he will make a statement on responses to the Government's proposals for planning. [64183]
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§ Mr. McNultyThe Government have received over 16,000 responses to the consultation on the Green Paper "Planning—delivering a fundamental change". We will be making a statement on the outcome of the consultation in due course.