Publications

The Department issued this planning advice note to councils in December 2021 advising them of changes to the permitted development rights for telecommunications development by mobile network operators.

Report providing details of the volume of statutory consultations that have taken place during the first quarter of 2021/22.

To replace the current system that has reached the end of its contractual life span.  It will provide a more modern online Planning IT system for both the Citizen and stakeholders.

Public Notice - LA09/2019/0024/O & LA09/2019/0025/F - Maghera High School

The purpose of this note is to provide advice as to when a planning authority should consider and, where appropriate, approve an extension to the statutory consultation period of 21 calendar days.

Following Minister Mallon’s announcement on 21 April 2021, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has commenced a review of strategic planning policy on renewable and low carbon energy which may result in an amendment to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS).

Planning Advert - LA10/2021/1231/TBA - Transboundary Advert (Nov 2021)

Copy of the advert published in the Belfast Gazette advising Fermanagh & Omagh District Council has received a further addendum to the Environmental Statement for the following planning application for development in Northern Ireland which is likely to have significan

Copy of the advert published advising that the Hearing into the following planning applications will take place on 29 & 30 November 2021.  Proceedings will commence at 11am each day and will take place remotely.

The annual report highlighting the performance of statutory consultees in the planning process for the year 2020/21.

Copy of the advert published advising that the following planning application has been recevied by the Department and is accompanied by an Environmental Statement. 

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) delivers essential services every day and works to improve the lives of all those living in, working in and visiting Northern Ireland.

Planning Advert - LA10/2019/1386/F - Re-advertisement

Planning Advert - LA10/2019/1386/F - Re-advertisement

Planning Advert - LA11/2019/1000/F - Re-advertisement

The aim of the policy is to temporarily suspend requirements for a developer to organise a ‘public event’ as part of the mandatory pre-application community consultation (PACC) process on proposed planning applications for major developments.

Planning Advert - LA03/2018/1116/RM - Approved

Copy of the public notice regarding the following planning application that was published instead of issuing individual notification letters to those who submitted representations due to the volume of correspondence received.

Guidance on Accessibility Analyses and Planning Policies for Transport provides guidance for councils as they develop Local Development Plans (LDPs).