My right hon. Friend refers to the right to refuse prior approval on the basis of the external appearance of what is planned. Does that include the right to turn down developments that are considered to be out of character with the surrounding neighbourhood? That is a key pillar of the planning system, and if that was part of the prior approval process, it would provide a lot of assurance to people who are worried about what is proposed.
Town and Country Planning
Proceeding contribution from
Theresa Villiers
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 30 September 2020.
It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Town and Country Planning.
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2019-21Chamber / Committee
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Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020
Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2020
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