HC Deb 26 June 2003 vol 407 c904W
Mr. Clifton-Brown

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what safeguards will be introduced to ensure that infrastructure is compatible with development in the Regional Spatial Strategy and local development scheme and plans. [114393]

Mr. McNulty

Regional Spatial Strategies and Development Plan Documents will be prepared in consultation with infrastructure providers and will be subject to independent examination at which the soundness of these plans will be assessed. These two types of plans will collectively constitute the development plan. Applications for planning permission for infrastructure development will be determined in accordance with the development plan unless other material considerations indicate otherwise.