PLANNING INSPECTORS

Early day motion 761, tabled 19 November 2013 by Nigel Evans (Conservative). Signed by 2 members.

That this House notes the democratic deficit that can occur when planning inspectors overrule local authorities on appeal; further notes the recent decision to allow three wind turbines to be built in Wilpshire, Lancashire, after Ribble Valley Borough Council's initial decision was overturned by the Inspector on appeal; further notes the Energy Minister's recent comments said in reference to wind turbines that, 'some planners have been too insensitive to the impact on the landscape...There's enough wind projects in the system now so we don't need to see any more on-shore expansion'; understands that 360 local residents wrote to oppose the application and believes that the views of local residents, the elected councillors, the areas hon. Member and the Government Minister have been ignored; and calls on the Government to issue stern guidance to planning inspectors that gives due weight to the views of residents and local authorities when considering appeals.

Signatures by party: Conservative 2.