Written question asked by Alan Brown (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 14 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 December 2016 (named day). It was answered by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Monday, 19 December 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Short-term Holding Facilities: Renfrewshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the proposals for a new short-term holding facility in Renfrewshire for which the original planning application was rejected by Renfrewshire Council's planning committee on 8 November 2016, whether a planning appeal against that decision has been submitted; and what the Government's plans are for that proposed facility.

Answer

Following Renfrewshire Council’s refusal of planning permission for a short term holding facility near Glasgow airport the Government is considering its position in relation to the right of appeal. Subject to completion and acceptance of the facility by the Home Office, the lease will be for a period of 25 years.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

57757

Session

2016-17

Grouped for answer

Yes

Subjects

Planning permission Renfrewshire Short-term holding facilities

Link

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