Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2009. It was answered by Lord Austin of Dudley (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Airports: Planning Permission

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what guidance his Department issues on the permitted development rights which apply in respect of airports.

Answer: No specific guidance has been issued concerning the permitted development rights at airports. However, general guidance on publicity for statutory undertakers, including airport operators, has been issued in DOE circulars 15/92 and 9/95. This makes it clear that although statutory undertakers are not required to submit a planning application when carrying out permitted development, they should inform the local planning authority and the public if they consider that their proposal is likely to have a significant effect on amenity and environment before the proposals are finalised.

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