• Reference: 2012/3138
• Question by: Tom Copley
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Given your response to question 2640/2012, can we conclude that you do not believe Decent Homes standards should apply to the private rented sector?

• Reference: 2012/3137
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Do you think allowing applications to be decided by Planning Inspectorate rather than local authorities in some cases is undemocratic?

• Reference: 2012/3136
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Are you concerned that the government plan to speed up the planning appeals system with a new fast-track procedure will make it more difficult for local residents to influence applications in their area?

• Reference: 2012/3135
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Do you agree that Richmond Council was right to reject government plans to relax rules requiring planning permission for residential extensions like conservatories?

• Reference: 2012/3134
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Deputy Mayor Eddie Lister told the Planning Committee in July 2012 that collecting Community Infrastructure Levy for Crossrail was a factor in deciding whether to call in planning applications. Is the collection of funds for Crossrail the overriding factor?

• Reference: 2012/3133
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

What is the rationale behind the Mayor acting as the local planning authority and calling strategic planning applications in?

• Reference: 2012/3132
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

How many times has the cable car service been suspended since its launch? Please add for what reasons.

• Reference: 2012/3131
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

You responded to question 2369 / 2012 that 'we received commercial income of £225,000 towards the cost of London House'. Please outline from which sources and how much each source contributed.

• Reference: 2012/3130
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

For six consecutive years before your election the number of households accepted as homeless by London local authorities declined. Why do you think they have increased year on year since 2009/10?

• Reference: 2012/3129
• Question by: Nicky Gavron
• Meeting date: 17 October 2012

Why has the revised Housing Strategy not yet been published?