Planning report
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Planning and legal risk: Prevention is better than cure
Andrew Ryan, planning and environment partner at TLT says that councils, as planning authorities, can help foster learning and best…
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Planning Order reforms explained
Minister for Infrastructure John O’Dowd MLA has said that the Planning (General Development Procedure) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024, set…
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Planning: Why it is time to pick up the pace on transformation
NI Chamber and Turley on why ‘swift action’ across all parts of the planning system is critical if Northern Ireland’s…
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The need for health-focused planning
Ulster University lecturer in planning and development, Gavan Rafferty, explores the evolving role of planning in addressing public health, wellbeing,…
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Challenging times: Planning judicial review in 2024
The Judicial Review Court increasingly plays an important role in supervising Northern Ireland’s planning system. So, what is new in…
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Addressing climate change through strategic planning reform
The Department for Infrastructure is considering whether a complete overhaul is needed of the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS) to…
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Building social value into the planning process
Helen Harrison, Managing Director of Juno Planning & Environmental Ltd, discusses the role of social value in the planning process.…
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Annual decline in processing of planning applications
Northern Ireland continues to see an overall decline in planning applications when compared with figures of the previous financial year.…
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New planning validation checklists for local authorities
Northern Ireland’s planning process is set for a significant enhancement following Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd MLA’s recent announcement on legislative…
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Social Media Belfast 2024
Social Media Belfast 2024 took place on Tuesday 10 September at Titanic Belfast. Over 200 delegates attended the event, which…
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