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This section provides a convenient listing of news releases issues by the Department of The Environment that involve Planning Service or that relate to a broader planning issue.

Company fined for planning offences
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 - A Belfast company was today fined a total of £200 plus costs of £70 solicitors costs and £27 summons costs at Laganside Magistrates' Court for a planning offence.
Poots announces major extension to Carrickfergus salt mine
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 - Environment Minister Edwin Poots today announced planning approval to extend Northern Ireland’s famous salt mine ensuring enough supply to grit our roads for the next three decades.
Cookstown man fined £1,200 for planning Offences
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 - A Co Tyrone man was today fined at Dungannon Magistrates' Court for continued non-compliance with a Planning Service Breach of Conditions Notice.
Minister Outlines Final Policy Proposals for Reform of the Planning System
Mon, 1 Mar 2010 - Environment Minister Edwin Poots has outlined measures to bring about the most sweeping reform of Northern Ireland's planning system for over 30 years.
Belfast man fined for planning offence
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 - A Co Antrim man was today fined £750 at Lisburn Magistrates' Court for non-compliance with a Planning Service Submission Notice.
Loughgall Father and Son Fined for Planning Offences
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 - A Co Armagh father and his son were fined a total of £300 at Armagh Magistrates’ Court today for failing to comply with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice.
Minister opens Selfbuild Show 2010
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 - Environment Minister Edwin Poots today opened the 2010 Selfbuild Show at the Kings Hall, Belfast. Speaking at the opening, Minister Poots remarked on how the event had grown over the years.
Minister Supports Innovative Approach to Community Development
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 - Environment Minister Edwin Poots today hailed an innovative project which allows residents to become involved in the future design of their own village. Minister Poots was speaking at the end of a three-day "Enquiry by Design" workshop which gave the people of Glenarm an opportunity to help shape the community in which they live, work and play.
Minister announces extension of award-winning scheme
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 - The Planning Service recently received a prestigious award for innovation and imagination in modernising planning processes.
Carryduff Man fined £1000
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 - A Carryduff man pleaded guilty and was fined £1000 along with £75 court costs and £13 legal costs at Newtownards Magistrates Court today.
Newry men found guilty of planning offences
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 - Two men were convicted at Newry Magistrates Court today for non-compliance with submission notices.
Unauthorised Gas Bottling Plant demolished
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 - Mr Francis Wray and Mrs Noleen Wray of Scotstown Road, Clady were today fined £250 each at Strabane Magistrates’ Court for further non-compliance with an enforcement notice.
Fines totalling £21,000 for demolition of listed buildings
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 - A property owner and a company were today fined a total of £21,000 at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court for demolishing a number of buildings after a Building Preservation Notice had been served.
Environment Minister approves new Sainsbury’s store for Bangor
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 - Environment Minister Edwin Poots today announced his decision to approve plans for a new Sainsbury’s store at Balloo Retail Park in Bangor.
Poots approves £25 million redevelopment plans for Dairy Farm shopping centre
Thu, 4 Feb 2010 - Environment Minister, Edwin Poots, today announced his decision to approve plans for a major redevelopment of Dairy Farm Shopping Centre in Dunmurry.
Civic Trust Awards 2010
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 - Four entries from Northern Ireland Shortlisted in Civic Trust Awards 2010
Poots approves £100million regeneration plans for Hilden Mill, Lisburn
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - Environment Minister, Edwin Poots today announced planning approval for the regeneration of the former Barbour Threads Textiles Factory in Lisburn.
Poots clears the way for £20million investment in Dungannon
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 - Edwin Poots, Minister for the Environment today announced the approval of plans that will help regenerate the heart of Dungannon’s town centre.
Minister approves Northcott’s £35million redevelopment plans
Wed, 9 Dec 2009 - Environment Minister, Edwin Poots today gave the go-ahead for plans to redevelop Northcott Shopping Centre in Glengormley. The £35 million regeneration plan will construct a brand new retail outlet, which will be known as Sandyknowes Shopping Centre. It will include a food superstore, café and 12 mall units, together with a petrol filling station on the current Northcott site. The current retail provision, in particular Tesco’s, will remain in an expanded facility.
New Tesco Superstore approved for Newtownards
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 - Environment Minister, Edwin Poots today announced his decision to approve plans for a new Tesco Superstore in Newtownards. The proposed new food store will help rejuvenate the area of the former Ards Abattoir, bringing not only a modern food and convenience goods outlet, but also much needed economic investment.
Plans approved for new Down High School
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 - Environment Minister, Edwin Poots today announced his decision to approve plans for a new post primary school in Downpatrick. The proposed new school will replace the existing Down High School where the site does not allow for the expansion and modernisation needed.
Planning Approval for Iconic Peace Bridge
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 - Environment Minister Edwin Poots today announced planning approval for the construction of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Foyle in Londonderry.
Poots Gives the Green Light to £30million Development
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 - Environment Minister Edwin Poots today granted planning permission to a major development located at the once grand Lotus Factory, on Newry Road in Banbridge.
Belfast man fined for unauthorised use of land
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 - A Belfast proprietor of a building materials business was today fined £500.00 plus costs at Newtownards Magistrates' Court for non compliance with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice
Fine for unauthorised storage of pipes
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 - A man and wife were fined £3,000 each plus costs at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court on the 09th November 2009 for failing to remove plastic pipes and associated materials from a farmland at 82 Murley Road Fivemiletown.
Fine for unauthorised engineering business
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 - A man and wife were fined £5,000 each plus costs at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court on the 09th November 2009 for operating an engineering works at lands opposite 50 Tullyodonnell Road, Rock, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone.
Fine for breach of TPO
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 - A Co Down man was today fined a total of £500, £250 Department costs and £20 court costs at Banbridge Magistrates' Court which was sitting at Newry Magistrates' Court for the breach of a Planning Service Tree Preservation Order.
Ballymoney man fined for planning offence
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 - A Co Antrim man was today fined £500 plus £70 legal costs and £19 courts costs for failing to comply with a Planning Service enforcement notice.
Newtownabbey man fined for planning offence
Tue, 3 Nov 2009 - A Co. Antrim man was today fined £200.00 plus court costs of £85.00 at Laganside Magistrates' Court for a breach of Planning Control.
Kilkeel man fined for planning offence
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 - A Co Down man was today fined £600 plus £75 court costs at Newry Magistrates' Court for non-compliance with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice.
Omagh man fined £1,800
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - Mr John McGee was fined £1,800 plus £85.00 costs at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today for non compliance of an enforcement notice which required the removal of walls and pillars and an unauthorised access to a domestic dwelling under construction at Rockdale Road, Tolvin, Cookstown.
Omagh couple fined £1,500
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - Mr Adrian O Loane and Mrs Kathleen O Loane of 1A Drumvale Park, Cookstown were fined £1,500 plus £85.00 costs at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today for non compliance with an enforcement notice which required the removal of two buildings, a large shed and stable, at lands south west of 24 Tullagh Road, Cookstown.
OMAGH MAN FINED £5,000
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - Mr Simon Loughran of 75 Blackrock Road, Cookstown was fined £5,000 plus £85.00 costs at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today for non compliance with an enforcement notice which required the demolition of a builders storage shed.
Company fined £7,000
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 - L.I. Developments Ltd was fined £7,000 plus £85.00 costs at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today for non compliance with of an enforcement notice which required the removal of a gabion wall at the foot of a housing development in Moygashel, Dungannon.
Man fined £750 for Planning Breach
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Man fined £500
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Local Man Fined for Non-Compliance with Enforcement Notice
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 - Mr Dean Douglas (aged 36) of 29 Harcourts Hill Portadown was fined £400 plus £75 legal costs and £25 court costs, at Craigavon Magistrates' Court on 14 September 2009, for failing to comply with planning regulations.
Local Woman fined for Breach of Planning Control
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 - Miss Dawn McCleave of 4 CredenHill Park Dunmurry, was today fined £200 plus £91 costs at Lisburn Magistrates' Court.
2010 Civic Trust Awards
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 - Local entries sought for national architecture and design awards
Fine for Enniskillen bar
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Belfast man fined
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Fine for Enniskillen hotel
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Fine for Pomeroy company
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 - Pomeroy company fined £500 for planning breach
Woman fined £2000
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 - EGLINTON WOMAN FINED £2,000 FOR PLANNING OFFENCE
Craigavon man fined £7,500
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 - Craigavon man fined £7,500 for planning breach
Man fined £500
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 - Craigavon Man Fined
Wilson Clarifies Position on Major Economic Development Schemes and Development Plans
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 - Planners will continue to deal with major economic investment proposals speedily and effectively despite delays in bringing forward new area development plans, Environment Minister Sammy Wilson stressed today.
Co Armagh man fined £1000
Mon, 8 Jun 2009 - Co Armagh man fined £1000
Ballynahinch man fined £2,000
Tue, 19 May 2009 - Man fined for unauthorised conversion and extension of property
Fine for unauthorised HMO
Tue, 19 May 2009 - Couple fined for unauthorised change of use
Man fined for unauthorised use of land
Tue, 5 May 2009 - Man fined for unauthorised use of land for airport car parking
Cafe owner fined for unauthorised signage
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 - A Londonderry man has been fined for displaying advertisements in contravention of the Planning Regulations.
London firm fined for unauthorised signage
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 - A London based firm has been fined for displaying advertisements in contravention of the Planning Regulations.
Ballymoney man fined for non-compliance
Mon, 9 Mar 2009 - Co Antrim man fined £250 for an unauthorised mobile home
Man fined £250 for non-compliance with enforcement notice
Mon, 5 Jan 2009 - A Co Tyrone man was today fined £250 plus £150 cost for non-compliance with an enforcement notice.
Co Armagh man fined £400 for planning offences
Fri, 16 Jan 2009 - A Co Armagh man was fined a total of £400 plus costs at Armagh Magistrates’ Court today.
Lisburn man fined for planning offences
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 - A Co Antrim man was fined a total of £1,000 plus costs of £89 at Lisburn Magistrates’ Court today for planning offences.
Wilson approves causeway visitors' centre proposal
Tue, 27 Jan 2009 - Environment Minister Sammy Wilson today granted planning permission for a new visitors' centre at the Giant's Causeway.
Sprucefield proposal to go to public inquiry
Wed, 18 Feb 2009 - Environment Minister Sammy Wilson today referred a proposal for a new retail development at Sprucefield to a public inquiry.
County Londonderry woman fined for unauthorised alteration to listed building
Fri, 6 Mar 2009 - A Coleraine woman was fined £250 plus £70 costs to the Department of the Environment and £16 court costs, at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court today.
Man fined £1,000 for non-compliance with enforcement notice
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 - A Co Londonderry man was today fined £1,000 plus £75 to the Department of the Environment and £25 court costs, for non-compliance with an enforcement notice.
Environment Minister launches houses in multiple occupancy plan for Belfast
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 - Environment Minister Sammy Wilson today launched a new plan to manage the number of multiple occupancy houses in Belfast shared by students and single people.
Titanic Quarter Planning Progress
Tue, 9 Dec 2008 - Minister Hails Spirit of Co-operation Behind Titanic Quarter Planning Progress
Minister Outlines Plans
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 - Minister Outlines Plans to Speed Up Planning Process
Developer Fined for Non Compliance with Breach of Condition Notice
Tue, 2 Dec 2008 - A developer was fined at Belfast Laganside Court on Tuesday 2nd December 2008 for non-compliance with a Breach of Condition Notice served in respect of landscaping.
Londonderry man fined £10,000
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 - LONDONDERRY MAN FINED £10,000 FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ENFORCEMENT NOTICES
Owner fined for demolition
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 - Owner Fined £11,000 for Demolition of Listed Buildings
Man found guilty of wilful obstruction and planning breach
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 - Mr Frank Curley, (41), of Carntall Road, Newtownabbey, was today found guilty at Laganside Magistrates’ Court, of obstructing Planning Service staff and a breach of planning control.
Fined for breach of Tree Preservation Order
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 - On Friday the 19 September 2008, Dr Brian Cupples of Harrybrook House, Clare, Tandragee, Co Armagh was fined for the breach of a Tree Preservation Order at Clare Glen, Tandragee.
Fined for illegal signage
Tue, 2 Sep 2008 - Crumlin man fined £400 plus £83 costs for displaying an advertisement in contravention of the Planning Regulations.
Belfast man fined £7,500 for non compliance with planning enforcement notice
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 - A Belfast man has been fined £7,500 plus £88 court costs for failing to comply with a planning enforcement notice on land in Co. Fermanagh.
Armagh company fined £2,500 for tree preservation order breach
Fri, 16 May 2008 - Mallor Limited of Mall View Terrace, Armagh, was fined £2,500 at Armagh Magistrates' Court today for the breach of a Tree Preservation Order.
Man fined £1000 for planning breach
Fri, 16 May 2008 - Man fined £1,000 plus £85.00 costs for failing to cease the use of two dwellings as offices.
Public Records move gets the green light from planners
Mon, 12 May 2008 - Millions of public records are on the move, following the approval of a planning application for a new £29million Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI).
Environment Minister welcomes Planning Service Success in Londonderry
Fri, 9 May 2008 - Straightforward planning applications in Londonderry are now being processed in just 21 working days, thanks to a Streamlined Consultation pilot scheme.
Unauthorised building demolised in Carrickmore
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 - A printing premises built without planning permission has been demolished as a result of enforcement action by the Omagh Divisional Planning Office.
30,000 planning decisions made 2006/07
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 - Decisions on almost 30,000 planning applications were made in 2006/07, according to statistics released today by the Department of the Environment.
Dungannon solicitor fined for displaying unauthorised signs
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 - A solicitor was fined £300 at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court yesterday for breach of planning regulations.
Planners give advice on how to extend your home
Tue, 1 Apr 2008 - Environment Minister, Arlene Foster, today issued revised policy and guidance for those planning to alter or extend their homes.
Man fined for illegal signage
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 - A Kilrea man was fined £300 plus £86 costs at Coleraine Magistrates Court today after pleading guilty to erecting an illegal sign.
Man fined £1,500 for planning breach
Mon, 3 Mar 2008 - A man was fined £1,500 at Newry Magistrates' Court today for failing to comply with planning regulations
Man fined for failing to remove pigeon sheds
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 - A man was convicted at Belfast Magistrates' Court today for non-compliance with a Planning Enforcement Notice.
Planners at Self Build show
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 - The Planning Service will be at next weekend’s Northern Ireland Self-Build Extend and Renovate Show at the King's Hall, Belfast.
Man fined £30,000 for operating unauthorised airport car park
Mon, 4 Feb 2008 - David Thompson (47), of killead Road, Crumlin, was convicted at Antrim Magistrates' Court today for operating an unauthorised car park at Aldergrove Airport.
Woman fined for failing to remove illegal shed
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 - A woman was convicted at Coleraine Magistrates' Court today for failing to remove a shed erected without planning approval.
Unauthorised bungalow demolished near Magherafelt
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 - A bungalow and double garage built without planning permission near Magherafelt has been demolished as a result of enforcement action by the Ballymena Divisional Planning Office.
Loughmacrory firm fined £400 for planning breach
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 - Glen Builders Limited, of Drumman Glen, Loughmacrory, Co Tyrone, was convicted at Omagh Magistrates’ Court yesterday for failing to comply with a Planning Notice.

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