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Builders challenge Gummer`s resolve

Language: English Series: Guardian ; 24 August 1994, 6(2)Publication details: 1994Subject(s): Summary: Measures to prevent large-scale expansion of towns are being considered by the SoS Environment because of a rash of applications for housing estates and superstores. In spite of calls by government to curb development, over 1,000 out-of-town stores are planned in this financial year. Takes Hexham, York and Appleby Magna as examples.

Measures to prevent large-scale expansion of towns are being considered by the SoS Environment because of a rash of applications for housing estates and superstores. In spite of calls by government to curb development, over 1,000 out-of-town stores are planned in this financial year. Takes Hexham, York and Appleby Magna as examples.