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Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he has completed his review of the effectiveness of the changes to the planning appeal procedures implemented on 1st August 2000; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Ann McKechin (Labour)

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Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

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1 February 2002

For answer on

4 February 2002

Answered on

4 February 2002

Ann McKechin: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he has completed his review of the effectiveness of the changes to the planning appeal procedures implemented on 1 August 2000; and if he will make a statement. [33838] Ms Keeble: Revised procedures were introduced on 1 August 2000 to improve the handling of planning appeals by inquiry, hearing, and written representations to streamline the process and make the arrangements fairer and more transparent. When launching the new arrangements we indicated that their operation would be monitored and reviewed after a year. We have now completed the review in conjunction with the Planning Inspectorate and a wide range of stakeholders, including appellants, local planning authorities, planning agents, and third parties. Local planning authorities were surveyed and a series of stakeholder meetings was held. Overall, the new rules are meeting the objectives of improved handling and greater fairness. The new arrangements represented a radical change of culture for all concerned. Strict enforcement of deadlines has had a big impact on parties' delivery of documents and has contributed to improved performance by the Planning Inspectorate in deciding planning appeals over the last year. There is now greater recognition and acceptance that all parties have a responsibility in making the appeals system work smoothly. We have concluded that no further changes to the procedures should be made at this stage. Rather, we intend to allow more time for the new rules to bed in. In the meantime, it is essential that all parties adhere to deadlines and do not seek to gain advantage over others by failing to do so. We shall continue to reinforce this message and to keep the operation of the procedures closely under review. We do not rule out the possibility of further measures to improve the operation of the planning appeals procedures to tackle abuses and to improve the speed of decisions. The Planning Green Paper which we published on 12 December 2001 notes the dramatic improvements made by the Planning Inspectorate in the timeliness of appeal decisions and that we are working with them to consider ways in which the targets we set for this work might be improved still further without compromising quality. We welcome the publication on 30 January of "Planning Practice Standard: Handling Appeals in England", prepared by the Royal Town Planning Institute with the active involvement of the Planning Inspectorate. This gives helpful good practice advice on participation in the planning appeals system and underlines the importance of parties acting in a responsible, co-operative and timely manner and of observing high standards of professional conduct.

Date

4 February 2002

Reference

33838; 379 c743-4W;379 c739-40W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, which organisations have made submissions to Stage 1 of the English Partnerships review; and if he will place the submissions in the Library. - Inc fact that submissions will be placed in Library at the conclusion of...

Asked by

David Wright (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

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Written questions

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Answered

Date

28 January 2002

Reference

30025; 379 c59W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what consultations are taking place over the future of English Partnerships.

Asked by

Lord Mann (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 January 2002

Reference

29388; 378 c877W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Westbury of 8th January 2002, 377 c595W, on disability vehicle stickers, what representations the Government has received from (a) honourable and Right honourable Members, (b) disability charities, (c)...

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John Barrett (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 January 2002

Reference

29176; 378 c715W;378 c711W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Westbury of 8th January 2002, 377 c595W c595W, on disability vehicle stickers, when he expects the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee to complete its review of the Blue...

Asked by

John Barrett (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 January 2002

Reference

29177; 378 c715W;378 c711W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Westbury of 8th January 2002, 377 c595W, on disability vehicle stickers, whether the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee is considering a reduction in the minimum period of issue...

Asked by

John Barrett (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 January 2002

Reference

29175; 378 c715W;378 c711W

House

House of Commons

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