Northern Ireland's Planning System: Promoting Positive Outcomes Archives

Using the planning system to secure health and well-being benefits

18th October 201729th June 2016 by Comms Office

Prof Geraint Ellis (QUB) The Northern Ireland planning system is now primarily seen as a mechanism for coordinating and facilitating development, with the aim of delivering opportunities for economic growth. However, in managing our built environment, it also plays a major – but often unseen – role in shaping peoples’ lives by creating (or constraining) … Read more

Enhancing the effectiveness of planning enforcement in Northern Ireland

18th October 201729th June 2016 by Comms Office

Dr Stephen McKay (QUB) The Northern Ireland planning system has witnessed major reform in 2015, with key responsibilities being transferred to new local authorities. There are far-reaching consequences of this relating to the future management of development and the production of a new generation of area plans. This will also have an impact on arrangements … Read more