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Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 October 2002. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Monday, 21 October 2002 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, if he will issue planning guidance to local authorities concerning the erection of mobile and static free-range poultry units. - Including ref to Annex C of Planning Policy Guidance Note 7, The Countryside.
Answer

Mr. Steen: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will issue planning guidance to local authorities concerning the erection of mobile and static free-range poultry units. [72376] Mr. Tony McNulty: We have no plans to issue specific planning guidance on this issue. Advice about agriculture-related development, including temporary agricultural structures, is contained in Annex C of Planning Policy Guidance Note 7, The Countryside.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
391 c61W; 72376
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Animal housing Animal welfare Local government Poultry Planning permission
Link
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