Written question asked by Derek Wyatt (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 March 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Monday, 31 March 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what legal duties Swale Borough Council has when issuing a lawful development certificate to (a) consult parish councils and (b) inform elected council members. - Inc ref to Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Answer: Mr. Wyatt: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what legal duties Swale borough council has when issuing a lawful development certificate to (a) consult parish councils and (b) inform elected council members. [105225] Mr. McNulty: There is no statutory requirement on local planning authorities to consult parish councils when issuing lawful development certificates. The local planning authority may, however, seek evidence from the parish council if there is reason to believe that they possess relevant information about a specific lawful development certificate application. Lawful development certificate applications and decisions are entered in the local planning authority's planning register in accordance with section 69 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The planning register is available for inspection by the public, including members of parish councils and elected council members.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 105225; 402 c507-8W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Disclosure of information Councillors Certification Planning authorities Planning permission Property development Parish and town councils Swale Borough Council
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