Ms Jane Doyle:

In many ways we are. It is important the issue has been addressed. The Bill will in some way reduce the number of judicial reviews. Our biggest concern is that the provision must not be diluted any further in the Bill and must stand as is and perhaps be made stronger.

We have an issue with the specific local standout, which we feel should be fully enshrined in the legislation. The appropriate time to raise a planning objection, concern or issue is at the planning application stage and the appeal stage. These should not be submitted unless they relate to something that has come out as a result of a decision. One should not be able to move on to the next level, not having gone through the process.