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Northern Ireland’s planning system is not fit for purpose, a Stormont committee has found. William Humphrey, chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, said MLAs were “alarmed and appalled” at the performance of the system, describing planning ...

24 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Starmer backs changes to nature protection rules to boost building

Sir Keir Starmer has backed easing rules aimed at protecting nature that have been blamed for hampering major building projects. The Prime Minister said “we could get the balance better” between conservation and construction. In his latest ...

19 Dec 2024 at 16:57

Key questions answered on Government plans to relax onshore wind planning rules

Planning permission for onshore wind is to be relaxed, the Government has announced. Ministers set out changes on Tuesday, agreed during passage of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. Here the PA news agency takes a closer look at the ...

05 Sept 2023 at 17:33

Scheme for developers to boost nature ‘failing’ in first year, campaigners warn

A scheme that requires developers to boost nature has delivered just a fraction of the expected new habitat in its first year, campaigners say. Research by the Wildlife and Countryside Link (WCL) coalition of conservation groups has ...

06 Feb 2025 at 00:01

Councils could use new AI tool to ‘digitise records and cut planning backlogs’

Councils are expected to start using a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to digitise old planning documents and cut backlogs as part of the Government’s drive to build 1.5 million homes. Ministers hope the technology will help ...

19 Apr 2025 at 10:47

Scotland

Planning system over-stretched and under-resourced, says Labour

Scotland’s planning system is “over-stretched and under-resourced”, Scottish Labour has said as figures show the country has the lowest number of planners per head in the UK. Analysis from the party – which used the most recent ...

09 Apr 2025 at 00:01

National News

Labour party says passage of Planning and Development Bill will do "real damage" to planning system

The Dáil passed the Planning and Development Bill on Wednesday night, 9 October, and the Bill will now be sent to President Michael D. Higgins to be signed into law. The Government said that this is "once in a generation" ...

09 Oct 2024 at 21:05

Nearly 100,000 homes sped up by drive to cut red tape, ministers claim

Nearly 100,000 homes have been sped up by an initiative to cut red tape, according to the Government. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the New Homes Accelerator was “breaking down the barriers” stopping new homes ...

25 Aug 2025 at 22:30

Life

How to fast-track your home extension

If you’re in your forever home, planning your dream extension for indoor outdoor living, or considering a loft conversion, this could be the perfect time to make it happen. Thanks to recent changes to planning rules, ...

12 Aug 2025 at 08:30

Majority of public back housing and developments in their area – poll

A majority of people back the idea of new housing or developments where they live, new data has indicated. The poll of 2,005 people conducted by Public First in July found that 55% of respondents would “generally ...

21 Aug 2025 at 00:01

Housing Secretary to speed up building in light of latest slow planning figures

The Housing Secretary will roll out a “building acceleration package” as he seeks to speed up the rate of house building across the country. Steve Reed made the announcement in light of the latest housing and ...

18 Sept 2025 at 11:48

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