§ Lady HermonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will reverse the practice of planning authorities in Northern Ireland of presuming in favour of development. [169920]
§ Angela SmithThis matter will be considered as part of the forthcoming review of Planning Policy Statement 1 which sets out among other matters the general principles that my Department observes in exercising control of development. This review, which will involve public consultation, is due to be completed by the end of 2005.