Growth and Infrastructure Bill

Tracey Crouch Excerpts

Tuesday 23rd April 2013 Commons Chamber

[Tracey Crouch (Chatham and Aylesford) (Con)]

Can the Minister confirm that places such as conservation areas and areas of outstanding natural beauty will be exempt from this, and that the usual article 4 route will still be available where there are particular concerns—about flooding or run-off, for instance?

[Michael Fallon]

Yes, I can confirm that this does not apply to conservation areas, and that the ability of a local authority to use an article 4 direction is not impaired by the changes we are making.

I hope the House will now allow me to turn to the employee shareholder clause.