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Written question asked by Lord Williams of Elvel (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 December 2010.


Planning

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether Natural England have satisfied the provisions of Section 3 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 to consult such bodies as have an interest in planning application DCNW2008/1289/F to Herefordshire County Council.
Answer

Section 3 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 requires Natural England to consult other bodies when it is reviewing matters that relate to its general purpose. Defra assesses whether Natural England has satisfied this provision as part of its ongoing monitoring of the performance of Natural England. We do not believe that the provisions of Section 3 apply to individual planning applications.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4898; 723 c95WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Planning permission Public consultation Natural England Herefordshire
Legislation
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk