HL Deb 16 March 2004 vol 659 c39WA
Lord Greaves

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are the reasons for the delay in issuing the report and decision of the inspector following the public inquiry in April 2003 into the planning appeal number APP/E2340/A/02/1098593 (land at Knotts Drive, Colne, Lancashire) and when they expect the decision to be announced. [HL1699]

Lord Rooker

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has a target to determine 80 per cent of called-in applications and recovered appeals within 16 weeks from the close of the inquiry. In some instances a decision takes longer than this, as has been the case with the appeal relating to land at Knotts Drive, Colne, Lancashire. The case is under consideration and we aim to issue a decision as soon as possible.