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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 the response of Natural England to planning application DCNW2008/1289/F to Herefordshire County Council is consistent with its obligations under Section 2 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 on conserving and enhancing the landscape.
Answer

This Government have not made any assessment of Natural England's advice. Further, it would not be appropriate for the Government to comment on the merits of a planning application. To do so could prejudice a decision should an application subsequently come before Ministers; for example, on appeal.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4899; 723 c95WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Environment protection Planning permission Natural England Herefordshire
Legislation
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk