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Written question asked by Helen Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 March 2019. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 April 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railway Stations: Construction

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his policy is on proposals for new stations within the greenbelt.

Answer

We would expect any proposal for a new station to follow the same process as any other development in the greenbelt. This would include call-in to the Secretary of State for Planning for a decision on whether to grant or refuse the application.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
237036
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Construction Green belt Railway stations
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk