Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 February 2005. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 7 February 2005.

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Rooker, RtHonLord

Question

Whether any district council in England may bar those from outside the district from buying new homes in any area within it, as in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority; and, if not, whether they intend to extend this planning power to restrict occupancy to local authorities outside national parks. [HL 933].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 933; 669 c87WA

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Housing Local government Powers Planning Sales Regulation Rural areas Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority