HL Deb 07 July 2004 vol 663 c85WA
Lord Kilclooney

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the Planning Service received Application No. 0/2004/0239 from Gosford Housing Association for conversion of a flat at 1 Barrack Hill, Armagh City; when Armagh City Council will be consulted; when the planning determination is expected; and what are the reasons for the period of time being taken to make the determination. [HL3470]

Baroness Amos:

Planning application O/2004/0239/ F was received on 27 February 2004 from Gosford Housing Association. It is anticipated that Armagh City Council will be consulted at the council meeting in August and a decision notice will issue thereafter.

The short delay in processing this application is due to the unprecedented increase in the number of planning applications in this area which in turn led to a substantial increase in the caseload of each planning officer.