Lord Bellingham
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Brandon Lewis
As a planning case, that matter is quasi-judicial. Again, I cannot comment on a particular planning application. However, over the next couple of days, I will write to the hon. Lady with some idea of the timeline.
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk) (Con)
Will the Secretary of State confirm that councils, such as my local borough council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, with emerging local plans and a five-year supply of housing, will not be overruled on appeal or undermined by speculative planning applications?
Mr Pickles
Provided a neighbourhood plan has been submitted, then it has considerable weight, as has been confirmed by a recent court case.