§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what proposals he has to protect areas of high environmental value from the impact of street furniture. [165312]
§ Keith HillPlanning Policy Guidance Note 15 recognises that the appearance of historic streets can be improved by preserving or reinstating street furniture of historic or architectural interest.
1653WA review of permitted development rights was carried out on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister by Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners last year. It recommended several changes to the restrictions placed on development using permitted development rights in sensitive areas and those used to install street furniture by statutory undertakers and local authorities. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister expect to consult on changes in the summer.
As part of our on-going work across Government taking forward "Living Places: Cleaner, Safer, Greener" the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is exploring tools that assist local authorities in managing the street environment, recognising the need or co-ordination between a number of organisations and the involvement of local people.