§ Nick HarveyTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister when he will decide whether to call in planning application no. 31760 (Anchorwood Bank, Barnstaple) to North Devon district council; and in doing so, what account he will take of the area's housing and employment needs. [175768]
§ Keith HillThe application was formally referred to the Secretary of State, my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister by North Devon district council as it represents a Departure from the Development Plan for the area. A decision will be made in due course.
The hon. Member for North Devon can rest assured that all material for planning considerations will be taken into account in the consideration of the application.