§ Mr. WyattTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what legal duties Swale borough council has when issuing a lawful development certificate to(a) consult parish councils and (b) inform elected council members. [105225]
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§ Mr. McNultyThere is no statutory requirement on local planning authorities to consult parish councils when issuing lawful development certificates. The local planning authority may, however, seek evidence from the parish council if there is reason to believe that they possess relevant information about a specific lawful development certificate application. Lawful development certificate applications and decisions are entered in the local planning authority's planning register in accordance with section 69 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The planning register is available for inspection by the public, including members of parish councils and elected council members.