Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 17 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 January 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Thursday, 23 January 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 the same rights of appeal for objectors and applicants within the planning system.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what plans he has to introduce the same rights of appeal for objectors and applicants within the planning system. [92710] Mr. McNulty: The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has no plans to introduce a right of appeal for objectors against the decision of a local planning authority in determining an application for planning permission. The views of interested parties are taken into account in drawing up development plan policies and when reaching decisions on individual planning applications. The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill contains measures which will make the planning system more accessible and transparent, and give greater opportunities for local residents and third parties to participate more effectively in the planning process as a whole.

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