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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.

Attwood gives green light to two Ards distilleries
Tue, 14 May 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced that he is to recommend planning approval for two whiskey distilleries in Co Down.
Attwood welcomes Derry City Council backing for new distillery
Thu, 9 May 2013 - Derry City Council last night ratified Environment Minister Alex Attwood’s recommendation for planning approval for a new distillery in Derry.
Co Fermanagh man fined £25,000 for unauthorised dwelling
Wed, 8 May 2013 - A Lisbellaw man was fined £25,000 at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court today after being found guilty to non-compliance with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
Armagh Gaol - planning approval for hotel, apartments and shops
Wed, 8 May 2013 - Armagh City & District Council last night ratified Environment Minister Alex Attwood’s recommendation for planning approval for the redevelopment of Armagh Gaol.
£20million wind farm a great boost for Co Antrim - Attwood
Wed, 8 May 2013 - Alex Attwood today attended the official opening of a £20million wind farm in Co Antrim.
Attwood gives green light to Shared Education Campus in Omagh
Fri, 3 May 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced that he is recommending planning approval for a new Shared Educational Campus in Omagh.
Portstewart eyesore no more - Attwood
Tue, 30 Apr 2013 - The site of the former Strand Hotel, for many years an eyesore blighting Portstewart, has been demolished.
Attwood gives restoration of historic Ulster Canal the go-ahead
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced planning permission to restore part of the historic Ulster Canal that has not been used since 1929.
Attwood boosts broadband
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced changes to the planning system that will boost mobile phone and internet coverage in Northern Ireland.
Attwood urges public to have their say on proposed changes to planning fees
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today launched a consultation on proposed changes to planning fees.
Boost for solar energy in Northern Ireland - Attwood
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced that schools, businesses and farm buildings will no longer need planning permission for solar panels.
Attwood gives green light to Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Centre at the Maze
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today granted planning permission for a Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Centre at the Maze.
Carryduff man fined £6,000 for planning offence
Fri, 12 Apr 2013 - Mr Stanley McBride, Ballynahinch Road, Carryduff was fined £6,000 plus £1,800 legal costs and £24 court costs at Newtownards Magistrates' Court today after being found guilty to non compliance with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
Environment Minister gives green light to £4.5million Omagh town centre regeneration project
Thu, 4 Apr 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced planning approval for the £4.5million OASIS (Omagh Accessible Shared Inclusive Space) project that will transform Omagh town centre.
Attwood welcomes monthly publication of New Renewable Energy planning applications
Thu, 28 Mar 2013 - The number of planning applications for renewable energy will now be published for the first time, on a monthly basis.
New Provisional Renewable Energy statistics monthly series announced
Thu, 28 Mar 2013 - Provisional Renewable Energy (R.E.) statistics based on NI planning applications are, from today, to be released on a monthly basis on the DOE Planning Portal.
Planning applications continue to fall
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 - The number of planning applications being submitted in Northern Ireland is still falling.
Department of Environment issues statement on Hightown Waste Treatment Facility
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 - A Department of Environment spokesperson today commented on the new incinerator proposal at Hightown Quarry North of Belfast unveiled by Becon Consortium yesterday.
Coalisland Man Fined £15,000 for Planning Offence
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 - Mr Pascal Quinn, of 16 Loughview Road, Coalisland was fined £15,000 plus £1,104 legal costs and £26.00 court costs at Dungannon Magistrates' Court today after being found guilty to non compliance with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
Environment Minister gives green light to new university campus
Fri, 1 Mar 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today recommended planning approval for the new University of Ulster campus in Belfast City Centre.
Windsor Park redevelopment given green light in record time
Wed, 20 Feb 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today granted planning permission for a new stadium at Windsor Park.
Attwood amends rural policy on travellers’ accommodation
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today published an amended planning policy to better reflect the particular accommodation needs of travellers.
First motorway service stations for Northern Ireland – Attwood
Wed, 16 Jan 2013 - Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, has announced planning permission for two new motorway service stations on the M2, with two to follow on the M1.
Attwood welcomes significant improvements in planning performance
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today welcomed statistics that show improvements in planning performance for the second successive quarter.
Planning maintains improved performance
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 - Figures published today in the latest Quarterly Development Management Bulletin reveal that DOE Planning has seen improvements in performance, for the second successive quarter, compared with the same period last year.
New legislation decisive move to make planning more accountable and open, quicker and tougher
Mon, 14 Jan 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood will today introduce legislation to ensure planning is more efficient and more economy friendly in the run up to the transfer of planning powers to councils.
Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015: Release of Retailing Decisions
Fri, 11 Jan 2013 - BMAP - Minister Announces Decisions on Retailing
Attwood announces planning permission for first police, prison and fire officer training facility in Northern Ireland
Wed, 9 Jan 2013 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today granted planning permission for the Northern Ireland Community Safety College.
Attwood refuses Ballynahinch out of town development
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today refused planning permission for a food superstore on a site at Belfast Road, Ballynahinch.
Windsor Park redevelopment plans will show the benefits of improved planning system - Attwood
Tue, 11 Dec 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood has said that Pre Application Discussions (PADs) and early community engagement can help result in a timely determination of the Windsor Park planning application.
Ballymoney couple fined £2,000 for planning offence
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 - Mr Wilson Gamble and Mrs Elizabeth Claire Gamble of Drumlee Road, Ballymoney, were each fined £1,000 plus £106 legal and court costs at Coleraine Magistrates' Court today after being found guilty to non compliance with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
Attwood announces planning permission for major residential development in Newtownards
Tue, 4 Dec 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced that DOE Planning is to recommend planning permission for a residential development in Newtownards.
Attwood refuses planning permission for development at Shore Road, Belfast
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today refused planning permission for a retail led, mixed use development on a site at Shore Road in Belfast.
Attwood’s proposals to ease planning rules for farmers
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today proposed easing of planning rules for farmers.
Omagh couple fined £10,000 for planning offence
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 - Mr Kevin Phelan and Mrs Paula Phelan of Gillygooley Road, Omagh, were each fined £5,000 plus £101 legal and court costs at Omagh Magistrates' Court today after pleading guilty to non compliance with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
European funding for Narrow Water Bridge a boost for cross border tourism - Attwood
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood welcomed today’s announcement of €17.4million of European money to fund Narrow Water Bridge.
Attwood grants planning permission for retail edge of town in Newtownards
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today approved planning permission for a £50 million development at the historic “Castlebawn” site in Newtownards.
£400million gas storage project a major boost to the Northern Ireland economy - Attwood
Thu, 18 Oct 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced planning approval to facilitate a £400million subsea natural gas storage facility a mile beneath Larne Lough.
Attwood welcomes planning approval from An Bord Pleanála for Narrow Water Bridge
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for Narrow Water Bridge.
Attwood approves Narrow Water Bridge
Fri, 12 Oct 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced his decision to grant planning permission for a new bridge across the Newry River at Narrow Water near Warrenpoint.
Attwood gives go ahead to extend Ballygally Castle Hotel
Thu, 11 Oct 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood has granted planning permission for the extension of Ballygally Castle Hotel.
Crumlin woman fined £22,000 for planning offence
Fri, 5 Oct 2012 - Mrs Carolyn Leonora Thompson of Killead Road, Crumlin was fined £22,000 plus £75 solicitors costs and £10 court costs at Larne Magistrates' Court today after pleading guilty to non compliance with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
Attwood Refuses Planning Permission for Energy from Waste (EfW) power plant at Ballyutoag Road
Tue, 2 Oct 2012 - Attwood Refuses Planning Permission for Energy from Waste (EfW) power plant at Ballyutoag Road
New planning guidance to help create cleaner environment for sensitive industries
Mon, 1 Oct 2012 - New planning guidance to help create cleaner environment for sensitive industries
Improvements in planning processing times
Thu, 27 Sep 2012 - Figures published today in the latest Quarterly Development Management Bulletin reveal that DOE Planning have seen some improvement in performance compared with the same time last year.
Environment Minister gives green light to regenerate old mill in Omagh town centre
Wed, 26 Sep 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood has granted planning permission to regenerate the former Scotts Mill site at Mountjoy Road, Omagh.
Regeneration scheme to see proper development in Carryduff – new “retail living space” to be created
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 - Carryduff is to enter a new phase of development with the demolition of the existing Carryduff Shopping Centre and the creation of a modern town centre.
Attwood announces measures to cut red tape in planning process – useful steps with more to come
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced a range of improvements that will speed up the planning process and reduce costs for applicants.
Lisburn man fined £5,000 for planning offence
Tue, 18 Sep 2012 - Mr Jackie Tate of Moira Road, Lisburn was fined £5,000 plus £103 court costs at Lisburn Magistrates' Court today after pleading guilty to non compliance with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
£50 million Attwood decision to boost retail shopping in Ards
Thu, 13 Sep 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced his decision to grant planning permission for a £50 million extension to the Ards Shopping Centre in Newtownards.
Attwood announces major scheme to restore the historic heart of Belfast
Wed, 5 Sep 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced his decision to grant planning permission for Royal Exchange, a £360million development that will revitalise Belfast City Centre.
Future for retailing in Derry now clearer - Attwood
Fri, 31 Aug 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today outlined the results of a major new retail capacity study that will help map out the future for shopping in Derry.
Attwood responds to Planning Performance Statistics
Thu, 26 Jul 2012 - Annual statistics published today highlight a continuing decline in the number of planning applications, an increase in approval rates and significantly a large increase in demand for installing renewable energy.
Planning applications halve in five years
Thu, 26 Jul 2012 - Figures published today in the latest Annual Development Management Bulletin reveal that the number of planning applications being submitted in Northern Ireland has halved in five years, falling from just over 27,000 in 2006/07 to just over 13,500 in 2011/12.
Attwood launches work on Marine Plan for local waters
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 - The Department has published a Statement of Public Participation for Northern Ireland’s first marine plan. Minister Alex Attwood made the announcement when giving the keynote address at the inaugural conference of the Irish Sea Maritime Forum held yesterday in Titanic Belfast.
DOE asked Court to expedite hearing on Bushmills Dunes planning decision
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 - The Court hearing on the National Trust challenge to the decision to approve the Bushmills Dunes golf resort application will be held on 27 November.
Attwood responds to UNESCO call for halt to Bushmills Dunes Planning Application
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 - Alex Attwood today responded to the call from the World Heritage Committee (WHC) to halt the proposed development of Bushmills Dunes on the North Coast.
Attwood convenes Environment Enforcement Summit
Mon, 25 Jun 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today convened an enforcement summit to tackle how the protection of our built and natural environment can best be enforced.
Co. Londonderry man fined £5,000 for planning offence
Thu, 21 Jun 2012 - Mr Declan Harley of Abercorn Road, Londonderry, was fined £5,000 plus costs of £109 today at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court for the illegal display of an advertisement.
Retailer fined £250 for unauthorised work on Newtownhamilton listed building
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 - A Co Down retailer pleaded guilty at Newry Magistrates’ Court on 18 June to making unauthorised alterations to a listed building.
Lisbellaw man fined £20,000 for non-compliance with a Planning Enforcement Notice
Wed, 6 Jun 2012 - A Co. Fermanagh man was fined £20,000 at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court today for non compliance with a Planning Enforcement Notice which sought the demolition of an unauthorised dwelling at Derryclawan, Lisbellaw.
Publication of PAC Reports relating to Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015 and Banbridge/Newry & Mourne Area Plan 2015
Wed, 6 Jun 2012 - Attwood moves to create certainty on PAC reports on BMAP and BNMAP
New minerals resource map of Northern Ireland launched
Thu, 24 May 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Arlene Foster today launched a Minerals Resources Map of Northern Ireland.
Hundreds of new jobs expected for Newry following major planning decision by Attwood
Wed, 23 May 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced his decision to grant planning permission for a very significant new development at Greenbank in Newry.
Portadown man fined £5,000 for planning offence
Mon, 21 May 2012 - Mr Malcolm Samuel Hall, with an address at 92 Plantation Road, Portadown, pleaded guilty to the demolition of a Listed Building and was fined £5,000 plus £75 solicitors costs and £34 court costs at Newry Magistrates court today.
Best practice guide for countryside building published
Fri, 11 May 2012 - Environment Minister, Alex Attwood has today launched definitive guidance for rural building projects.
Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015: Determination as to the feasibility of carrying out an Environmental Assessment
Fri, 11 May 2012 -
Attwood launches Design Guide for Derry Conservation Area
Thu, 10 May 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood has today launched a Design Guide for Clarendon Street Conservation Area.
Attwood exhausts all options to save Athletic Stores site
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 - After an exhaustive assessment of all issues from every angle, DOE Planning has given planning permission for retail and residential development on the Athletic Stores site.
Warrenpoint farmer fined £5,000 for non-compliance with a Planning Enforcement Notice
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 - Mr John McCracken, Ballyrussel Road Burren Warrenpoint was served with an Enforcement Notice to demolish the unauthorised structure and remove all associated rubble and reinstate the land.
Residential and commercial development applications still falling
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 - The latest Quarterly Development Management Bulletin provisional figureshave been published today.
Attwood launches Public Consultation on proposed modification of the Planning Agreement at George Best Belfast City Airport
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced the launch of a public consultation process on the proposal by George Best Belfast City Airport (GBBCA) to modify their Planning Agreement.
Attwood responds to customer feedback on Planning
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today responded to the customer satisfaction survey for DOE Planning.
Planning maintains improved customer satisfaction levels
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 - Headline figures from the Planning Customer Satisfaction Survey 2010/11, published today, show that the overall level of customer satisfaction with their services stands at 61%.
Attwood makes further improvements to planning process
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 - Regulations to improve the planning process for development projects involving Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) come into operation on 13 March.
Carrickmore man fined £1,500 for non-compliance with a Planning Enforcement Notice
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 - A County Tyrone man pleaded guilty and was fined a total of £1,500 plus £88 costs at Omagh Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 20 March 2012 for non-compliance with a Department of the Environment (DOE) Planning Enforcement Notice.
Attwood refuses Planning Permission for mixed use development at Andrew’s Mill, Belfast
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood has refused planning permission for a mixed use development on the site of Andrews Mill at Percy Street in Belfast.
Glenanne man fined £30,000 for planning offence
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 - Mr Kieran Burke, of Greenmount Properties Ltd, with an address at Mowhan Road, Glenanne, was convicted, in his absence, and fined £30,000 at Armagh Magistrates' Court today for non-compliance with two Enforcement Notices.
Attwood approves redevelopment of Lisnagelvin District Centre
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of the Lisnagelvin District Centre in Derry.
DOE approves unique regeneration project within Derry City Walls
Thu, 8 Mar 2012 -
Attwood launches Design Guide for Historic City Conservation Area
Thu, 1 Mar 2012 -
DOE Planning win prestigious UK Award
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 -
Attwood unlocking long standing large scale planning applications
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 -
Applications for Anaerobic Digesters now to be processed by Area Offices
Wed, 1 Feb 2012 - Planning applications for Anaerobic Digesters will be processed by Area Offices from Monday 30 January 2012.
Environment Minister publishes Draft Clarendon Street Design Guide
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 - Urban design in Derry took a step forward today with the publication of the Draft Design Guide for the Clarendon Street area of the city.
Attwood announces new 100 bedroom hotel for Lisburn
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced his decision to grant planning permission for a new hotel development in Lisburn.
Attwood announces new cemetery and crematorium in Moira
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced planning permission for a new cemetery and crematorium to be constructed at Moira.
Londonderry woman fined £250 for planning offence
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 - Mrs Jaclyn McConnell of Stoneypath, Londonderry, was fined £250, ordered to pay court costs of £75 and summons costs of £10 at Limavady Magistrates' Court today for the display of an illegal advertising sign.
Former Shirt factory in Derry now demolished
Sun, 15 Jan 2012 - The former Hamilton shirt factory, which has been a danger to the general public in Derry, is now demolished.
DOE issues a notice to approve demolition of Hamilton Factory in Derry
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 -
Attwood launches new planning complaints procedure
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 - A new streamlined planning complaints procedure was launched today by Environment Minister Alex Attwood.
Home improvement and housing development planning applications still falling
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 - The Northern Ireland Planning Second Quarterly Development Management Statistical Bulletin 2011/12 provisional figures have been published today.
Attwood launches Design Guide for Malone Conservation Area
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 - Guidance for staff and public in relation to Malone Conservation Area which has been updated
Attwood launches new planning framework for Magherafelt area
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 - A new planning framework which will boost development and aid economic recovery in the Magherafelt area has been launched by Environment Minister Alex Attwood.
Operational note - Department of the Environment - (DOE)
Fri, 9 Dec 2011 - New contact telephone number
Ardboe man jailed for non payment of £15,000 fine for non-compliance with an enforcement notice
Wed, 7 Dec 2011 - A Co Tyrone man was jailed in November 2011 for non-payment of a £15,000 fine which was imposed on the 13th April 2010 at East Tyrone Magistrates’ Court for failing to comply with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice.
Attwood launches guidance on the protection of trees
Mon, 5 Dec 2011 - Environment Minister, Alex Attwood today launched the Department of Environment’s new guidance on Tree Preservation Orders.
Newcastle man fined £750 for planning offence
Mon, 5 Dec 2011 - A Newcastle man was fined £750 and £103 costs at Downpatrick Magistrates Court today.
Important information for all DOE Planning customers
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 - The Department has recognised that Unions are asking members to take part in a one day strike on Wednesday, 30 November 2011.
Stewartstown woman fined £7,000 for planning offence
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 - A Stewartstown woman was fined £7,000 plus £85 legal and court costs at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today for failing to comply with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
Omagh man fined £5,000 for destruction of protected trees
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 - A Co Tyrone man was fined £5,000 with court costs of £85 at Omagh Magistrates’ Court today for a breach of a DOE Planning Tree Preservation Order.
Fermanagh man fined £5,000 for Planning offence
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 - A Fermanagh man was fined £5,000 plus £75 court costs at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court today for failing to comply with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
Fermanagh woman fined £5,000 for planning offence
Mon, 7 Nov 2011 - A Fermanagh woman was fined £5,000 plus £75 court costs at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court today for a planning offence.
Two Belfast companies fined for planning offences
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 - L.D.B. Design Ltd was fined a total of £200.00 and ordered to pay court costs of £85.00 at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 18 October 2011 for an unauthorised advertisement on a building.
Strabane man fined £20,000 for Planning offence
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 - A Co Tyrone man was fined £20,000 plus £75 court costs at Strabane Magistrates’ Court on 13 October 2011 for failing to comply with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
Attwood to breathe new life into shopping policy
Wed, 5 Oct 2011 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today said he will breathe new life into existing retail planning policy.
Attwood to modify Planning Agreement at George Best Belfast City Airport
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 - The Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced that he has initiated a public process to modify the existing Planning Agreement between the Department and George Best Belfast City Airport (GBBCA).
Publication of Northern Ireland Planning first Quarterly Development Management Statistical Bulletin - 2011/12
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 - Provisional figures published today reveal that the number of planning applications being submitted in Northern Ireland is still falling, down by 17% on same quarter last year.
Dundonald man fined £250 for planning offence
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 - Mr Paul Spence, Greengraves Road, Dundonald, was fined today £250 plus court costs of £85 at Newtownards Magistrates’ Court today for a breach of DOE Planning regulations.
Attwood announces planning interventions to aid economic recovery
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced the establishment of two independent groups to examine measures to improve the planning system to aid economic recovery.
Attwood seeks public’s views on environmental regulations
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced the publication of a consultation paper seeking views on new regulations.
Runkerry decision within 10 weeks – Attwood
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today pledged to make a decision on the planning application for a golf resort at Runkerry within 10 weeks.
Ardboe man fined £7,000 for non-compliance with a Planning Enforcement Notice
Tue, 13 Sep 2011 - A County Tyrone man was fined a total of £7,000 with £39 costs at Dungannon Magistrates' Court on Monday 12 September 2011 for non-compliance with a Department of the Environment Planning Enforcement Notice.
Co. Tyrone Man Fined £10,000 for non-compliance with a Planning Enforcement Notice
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 - A County Tyrone man pleaded guilty and was fined a total of £10,000 with £85 costs at Dungannon Magistrates' Court on Monday 12 September 2011 for non-compliance with a Department of the Environment Planning Enforcement Notice.
The 2012 Civic Trust Awards application round is now open
Fri, 9 Sep 2011 - The Civic Trust Awards celebrates the best in architecture, urban design, planning, landscape, public realm and public art projects that are sustainable, accessible to all users and make a difference to local communities by providing the design and facilities which have made better places for people.
Attwood not to adopt Planning Policy Statement 24 following consultation
Tue, 6 Sep 2011 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced that he will not introduce proposed new planning policy after listening to the public, business groups and the commercial sector.
Attwood highlights two planning errors
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today highlighted serious procedural errors in two planning applications and has asked for them to be reprocessed.
Enniskillen woman fined £7,500 for non-compliance with Planning enforcement notice
Mon, 18 Jul 2011 - A Co Fermanagh woman was today fined at Enniskillen magistrates court for failing to comply with a DOE Planning enforcement notice.
Attwood consults on amended policy for travellers’ accommodation
Thu, 7 Jul 2011 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today launched consultation on an amended policy aimed at meeting the particular accommodation needs of travellers.
Publication of Annual Development Management Statistical Bulletin for 2010/11
Thu, 7 Jul 2011 - The Annual Development Management Statistical Bulletin for Northern Ireland, containing statistics on planning applications received and processed for the period April 2010 to March 2011, is now available.
Attwood announces fresh look at how planning policy in rural areas is working
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced that he is taking a fresh look at how Planning Policy Statement 21 (PPS21) is actually working in practice.
Court of Appeal ruling clears path for future retail planning policy in Northern Ireland - Attwood
Tue, 7 Jun 2011 - Environment Minister Alex Attwood today welcomed the Court of Appeal’s dismissal of the Appeal against his draft policy on retail and town centres.
Planning restructured for a new era
Fri, 1 Apr 2011 -
Minister lays the foundations for a new Planning system
Wed, 23 Mar 2011 - The Planning Bill, which provides for the transfer of planning powers to councils, was passed by the Assembly today.
Ministers launch farm diversification guide
Thu, 6 Jan 2011 - Environment Minister Edwin Poots and Agricultural Minister Michelle Gildernew today launched a new information leaflet 'Planning Permission and Farm Diversification’.
Bill will transform planning system: Poots
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 - A Bill to transfer planning powers to councils is fundamental to the development of local democracy, Environment Minister Edwin Poots said today.
Coleraine Man Fined £250 for Non-compliance with an Enforcement Notice
Fri, 3 Dec 2010 - A Coleraine man pleaded guilty and was fined a total of £250 with £107 costs at Coleraine Magistrates' Court today for non-compliance with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice
Local Government Reform is Moving Forward: Poots
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 -
Enniskillen Remains Vibrant Even in this Economic Climate
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 - The DOE’s Planning Service today announced the results of the ‘Enniskillen – Shopper Views & Retailer Views Surveys 2010’ as part of its “town centre” health check.
Newtownabbey Man Fined £1000 for Non-compliance with Enforcement Notice
Tue, 2 Nov 2010 - A Newtownabbey man has been fined £1000 as well as £75 court costs and £10 summons costs at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on 2nd November 2010 for non-compliance with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice.
Hilltown Man Fined £1000 for Planning Offences
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 - A Hilltown man was fined £1000 and ordered to contribute £500 towards Planning Service's costs as well as paying court costs of £31 at Newry Magistrates' Court on 18th October 2010 for non-compliance with an Enforcement Notice.
Armagh Man Pleads Guilty to Non-compliance with Enforcement Notice
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 - An Armagh man pleaded guilty to non-compliance with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice at Armagh Magistrates Court on 15th October 2010 and was fined £2000 and ordered to pay £75 solicitors costs as well as paying £20 court costs.
Dungannon Man Fined £2000 for Planning Offences
Mon, 11 Oct 2010 - A Dungannon man has been fined £2000 plus £103 costs at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court on 11th October 2010 for non-compliance with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice.
Belfast Woman Fined for Unauthorised Dormer Window
Tue, 5 Oct 2010 - A Belfast woman was fined £200.00 plus court costs of £85.00 on 5th October 2010 at Belfast Magistrates Court for failing to comply with a Planning Service enforcement notice.
Belfast Man Fined £500 for Planning Offence
Tue, 5 Oct 2010 - A Belfast man was fined £500 plus court costs of £95 at Belfast Magistrate's Court today for a breach of planning regulations.
2011 Civic Trust Awards
Mon, 2 Aug 2010 - LOCAL ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR NATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AWARDS
County Armagh man fined £30,000 for planning offences
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 - A County Armagh man was fined a total of £30,000 with £75.00 legal costs and £20.00 court costs on 18th June 2010 for non compliance with two Planning Service Enforcement Notices at Armagh Magistrates' Court.
Coalisland Man Fined £6,000 for Planning Breach
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 - A man was fined £6,000 plus £85.00 costs at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court on 14th June 2010 for failing to demolish two large industrial units and hardcored area used for sandblasting purposes and the storage of materials associated with this use.
Belfast residents fined for unauthorised dormer windows
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 - Two Belfast residents were fined on 15th June 2010 at Laganside Magistrates Court for non compliance with enforcement notices which had come into effect requiring the removal of unauthorised dormers.
Poots to consider lifting seats for sale restriction at George Best Belfast City Airport
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 - Environment Minister Edwin Poots today announced that he is considering lifting the seats for sale restriction at George Best Belfast City Airport (GBBCA).
Minister gives green light for Larne retail superstore
Tue, 8 Jun 2010 - Environment Minister Edwin Poots today gave the green light to a multi-million pound investment which will create hundreds of jobs in Larne.
Belfast man fined £800 for removal of protected trees
Tue, 11 May 2010 - A Belfast man was fined £800 plus £75 legal costs and £10 court costs at Belfast Magistrates' Court on 11 May 2010 for the unauthorised removal of trees.
Ringsend man fined £200 for planning offence
Fri, 7 May 2010 - A County Londonderry man was fined £200 plus £70 court costs and £34 summons costs at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on 7th May 2010.
Londonderry man fined £300 for unauthorised signage
Fri, 7 May 2010 - A County Londonderry man was fined a total of £300 plus £70 court costs and £28 summons costs at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on 7th May 2010.
Draperstown Man Fined £5000 for Non-compliance with Enforcement Notice
Fri, 23 Apr 2010 - A Draperstown man has been fined £5,000 at Magherafelt Magistrates' Court on 23 April 2010 for non-compliance with an Enforcement Notice after failing to remove a concrete base.
Enniskillen man fined £7,500 for non-compliance with an enforcement notice
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 - An Enniskillen man has been fined £7,500 plus £75 legal fees and £10 court costs at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on 14th April 2010 for non-compliance with an Enforcement Notice after failing to remove rubble.
Derrylin man fined £5000.00 for non-compliance with an enforcement notice
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 - A Co. Fermanagh man was fined £5000.00 plus costs at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on the 14 April 2010 for failing to comply with an Enforcement Notice.
Company fined for planning offences
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 - A company was today fined a total of £160 plus £85 court costs at Belfast Magistrates' Court for the unauthorised display of advertisements on a listed building.
Ardboe man fined £15,000 for non-compliance with an enforcement notice
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 - A Co Tyrone man was today fined £15,000 plus £101 court and legal costs at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court for failing to comply with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice.
Coalisland man fined £1,000 for planning offence
Mon, 12 Apr 2010 - A Co Tyrone man was today fined £1,000 and ordered to pay court costs of £26 and legal costs of £75 at Dungannon Magistrates' Court for non compliance with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice.
Lurgan man fined £10,000 for a planning offence
Mon, 12 Apr 2010 - A Co Armagh man was today fined £10,000 at Craigavon Magistrates' Court for continuing to fail to comply with a Planning Service Enforcement Notice.
Three people fined for unauthorised dormer windows
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 - Three people were today fined at Laganside Magistrates' Court for non-compliance with Planning Service Enforcement Notices.
Lurgan man fined for planning offences
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 -
Belfast publican fined for building unauthorised smoking room
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 - A Belfast man was today fined £250 plus £70 solicitor costs and £28 court costs for a planning offence.
Poots announces airport public inquiry
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 - Environment Minister Edwin Poots today announced that he is to ask the Planning Appeals Commission to hold a public inquiry to consider the application from George Best Belfast City Airport (GBBCA) to extend its runway.
Minister Praises Titanic Quarter Progress
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 - Environment Minister Edwin Poots today visited Titanic Quarter to view progress being made on the ambitious developments on the 185 acre re-development site.
Dromara man fined for planning offences
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 - Mr Peter McEvoy of Rathfriland Road, Dromara pleaded guilty at Newry Magistrates Court today and was fined £350 whilst also ordered to pay £70 solicitors fees and £18 Court Costs.
Civic Trust Awards 2010
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 - Northern Ireland Schemes Achieve Civic Trust Success
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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