COVID-19 and planning measures
This article explores the temporary planning measures introduced as a response to COVID-19 across the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI). Some of these measures… Read More »COVID-19 and planning measures
Planning
A comparison of the planning systems in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
This blog article examines the similarities and differences between the planning systems north and south of the border on the island of Ireland. It is… Read More »A comparison of the planning systems in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Planning in a new environment
The planning system has undergone much change recently, so what are the new structures and how has the balance of responsibility shifted between central and local government?
A new mandate, a new Environment
Local government underwent significant structural change in 2015 with the number of councils reducing from 26 to 11, and the transfer of many functions from central to local government. This has brought changes to the ways in which the environment is managed. In 2016, these changes have continued with a reorganisation of Executive functions.
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