16th January 2007, 02:29 PM
I would think that the bodies named in Mr Hosty's initial posting are not particularly bothered about that part of the Barker report that aims at speeding up the progress of very small-scale development applications.
More likely these bodies are concerned with the aprt of the report that suggests removing applications for very large scale or 'strategic' developments from the system and having such applications decided by a separate, possibly regional, organisation. This may remove much of the current situation for local objections/views to be heard.
In the recent situation whereby fog caused massive delays at heathrow, BAA came under criticism for not having the facilities to deal with all of the delayed passengers. I heard an interview with a BAA spokesperson where thay referred to the need for another terminal and took the opportunity that T5 was 'stuck' in the planning system for 7 years. The spokesperson stated that BAA would be very happy to provide another terminal at Heathrow, especially if it could be 'fast-tracked' through planning.
Perhaps the Government are thinking ahead with regard to the potential need for a new set of nuclear power stations - a quick way through the planning system might be very useful.
Beamo
More likely these bodies are concerned with the aprt of the report that suggests removing applications for very large scale or 'strategic' developments from the system and having such applications decided by a separate, possibly regional, organisation. This may remove much of the current situation for local objections/views to be heard.
In the recent situation whereby fog caused massive delays at heathrow, BAA came under criticism for not having the facilities to deal with all of the delayed passengers. I heard an interview with a BAA spokesperson where thay referred to the need for another terminal and took the opportunity that T5 was 'stuck' in the planning system for 7 years. The spokesperson stated that BAA would be very happy to provide another terminal at Heathrow, especially if it could be 'fast-tracked' through planning.
Perhaps the Government are thinking ahead with regard to the potential need for a new set of nuclear power stations - a quick way through the planning system might be very useful.
Beamo