Written question asked by Barry Sheerman (Labour) on Friday, 31 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 February 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Thursday, 6 February 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 plans he has to introduce new standards for the design of new buildings in areas of special historic interest, with particular reference to the City of London.

Answer: Mr. Sheerman: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what plans he has to introduce new standards for the design of new buildings in areas of special historic interest, with particular reference to the City of London. [95660] Mr. McNulty: PPG1 General Policy and Principles underlines that "good design should be the aim of all those involved in the development process and should be encouraged everywhere", and that particular weight should be given to the impact of development on areas of "townscape value". There are special requirements under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 when exercising planning functions affecting listed buildings and conservation areas. There no plans to change these expectations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 95660; 399 c420W;399 c417-8W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Construction Buildings City of London Cultural heritage Design Architecture Planning Standards
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk