Minister Christopher Pincher acknowledged the concerns raised by Daisy Cooper regarding the strategic rail freight interchange at Radlett Aerodrome. He explained that once a planning decision is made, it becomes legally binding and cannot be overturned without justification. The site's future lies with developers and landowners, not government officials. Pincher reiterated the Government’s commitment to support rail freight interchanges due to their environmental and economic benefits. However, he noted that the St Albans local plan has failed to keep pace with legal requirements, leading to delays and interventions by planning inspectors. He highlighted recent government reforms aimed at streamlining the planning process, including a new 30-month statutory timetable for local plans and proposals to put green belt protection at its heart. The Minister stated that significant sites like Radlett will have development principles agreed upon upfront in future local plans, ensuring greater certainty and quicker processes.