Northern Ireland is consulting on biomethane policy, grid connections and nutrient management, alongside an earlier funding evidence deadline in November.
NI biomethane strategy consultation seeks farm views
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Bellarena greenway route consultation closes 31 October
Northern Ireland’s proposed Bellarena greenway is at route-options stage, with comments on the 14km active travel link closing on 31 October.
NI Local Planning Applications Take 20 Weeks
Northern Ireland’s latest planning figures put local application processing at 20 weeks, five above target, despite faster major cases.
Tesco planning challenge threatens new Derry Lidl store
Tesco’s threatened legal challenge to Derry’s new Lidl store raises questions over housing allocations, retail policy and ministerial planning decisions.
Portadown flood scheme: utility works start on £60m plan
Utility diversions have begun at People’s Park as Northern Ireland prepares flood defences intended to protect more than 380 properties.
St Lucia Barracks vision advances
Ministers have backed an Omagh innovation-quarter vision, but asset transfer, business planning and development approvals remain unfinished.
Ardglass garden room wins coastal landscape appeal
A side-garden summerhouse can stay after the Commissioner rejected design and landscape objections in the Strangford and Lecale protected area.
Belfast homes: committee backs 65 and Dunmurry Lidl
Two west Belfast housing schemes gain committee support, including 36 social apartments, while a supermarket redevelopment is also approved.
Kilkeel housing wins outline appeal, but sewerage holds key
Scrogg Road housing is approved in principle after a full application becomes outline, while the council’s separate costs claim is refused.
Newry hair salon wins appeal after parental leave pause
Historic business records persuaded a Northern Ireland Commissioner that a hairdressing use remained lawful despite a break for maternity and parental leave.
Ballyclare homeworking appeal allows garden hairdressing
A garden room used mainly as an office and family den wins a lawful-use appeal, with hairdressing kept secondary to the home.
Flood forecasting proposed for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s proposed service still needs approvals. Earlier flood information could aid preparedness, while property owners must assess their existing risks.
ABC Local Plan consultation begins across the borough
Residents and businesses can comment on the borough’s draft strategy to 2035, with consultation closing at 5pm on 8th December.
Church repairs get £200,000 boost in Northern Ireland
New funding supports listed churches, but congregations still need to check grant eligibility, conservation requirements and the permissions for their proposed work.
Craigall Quarry extension opens new environmental scrutiny
New environmental information and a revised restoration plan are open for comment on the proposed quarry extension near Kilrea.
NI drainage Bill advances with new enforcement framework
Stormont agrees 15 amendments on drainage approvals, enforcement and commencement, while the detailed regulatory arrangements still need further development.
NI mast consultation adds neighbour notification question
Northern Ireland added a neighbour notification question to proposed telecoms permitted development changes on 9th October. Responses close in December.
NI Historic Buildings Council names 11 new advisers
Northern Ireland has appointed 11 heritage advisers to the Historic Buildings Council as ministers consult on the region’s first historic environment policy.
Belfast 233-room hotel plans reach public consultation
Belfast’s Clarence Court offices face a 233-room hotel proposal with a seventh-floor extension, now advertised for public comments.
NI wastewater capacity faces funding test in consultation
Northern Ireland’s draft water-sector priorities put new housing connections, storm overflows and constrained infrastructure funding in the spotlight.
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