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Understanding Permitted Development & Use Classes
 
  • '1991 Order'
  • Use Classes Order
  • General Development Order
  • Application Forms and Fees

    Understanding Permitted Development and Use Classes

    There are three key pieces of planning legislation which control the development and use of land in Northern Ireland.

    The three key pieces of Planning Legislation are 'The Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991', 'The Planning (Use Classes) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004 and 'The Planning (General Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 1993

    These are:

    Following these links will help you understand what these pieces of legislation do and the relationship between them.