Anyone can ask for a planning application to be called-in. Applications for a planning application to be called-in should be directed to:
National Planning Casework Unit 5 St Philips Place
Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 2PW
Tel: 0303 444 8050
Email: npcu@communities.gsi.gov.uk
Applicants should give clear reasons why they think that the application should be called-in, including why it is of more than local importance. For further information see the Planning Inspectorate Procedural Guide: Called-in planning applications – England.
http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN00930/SN00930.pdf
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