The consultation concluded in April 2017. The purpose was to obtain consultees’ views on the proposed legislation, with particular regard to the potential impact it may have on equality of opportunity, human rights issues, rural impact and implementation costs.
The Department is grateful for all comments on the proposed legislation and has prepared the enclosed report.
Having considered the comments received from those who responded, a number of amendments were made and the Roads (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations were made on 16 May 2017.
An electronic copy of the Consultation Report is attached. This document is available in a range of formats, so please contact us with your requirements.
A link to the Consultation Document can be found below:
The Roads (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 - A Consultation Report