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Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 March 1988. It was answered by Richard Needham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 March 1988 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Untitled Written question

Question
If, when planning permission is sought for development which might lead to pollution of any lake, river, stream or reservoir in N Ireland the quality of such water is assessed before development takes place & if maintenance of water quality is taken into account in deciding if planning permission is granted & if procedures differ re water which does not before development meet standards laid down in EC directive 78/ 659/EEC & waters which do. - (Holding answer 26 Feb 1988).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128 c524-5W;128 c522W
Session
1987-88
EC documents
DIR78/659/EEC
Subjects
Enforcement EU law Northern Ireland Planning permission Pollution Standards Water Storage Rivers