Menu
18/11/2016
Council To Appeal Against High Court Sprucefield Decision
Belfast City Council is set to appeal against a High Court decision in relation to Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan (BMAP) which effectively lifts bulky goods restrictions at Sprucefield.
Councillor John Hussey, chairman of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, said the judgement raises important issues regarding the role of the courts in sanctioning changes to planning policy when the original complaint was that a Minister acted unlawfully.
He said: "Changes to policy need to be made in a way that is properly informed and following consultation.
"The policy in question defines retailing at Sprucefield - any changes to such policy need to be properly informed and assessed. The council will do everything that is necessary to ensure that Belfast's regeneration and investment strategy is delivered and this includes protecting existing retail and developing our retail offering to ensure we can compete with other regional cities regards retail provision.
"We will be monitoring developments, particularly those that might arise as a consequence of this judgement."
(CD)
Councillor John Hussey, chairman of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, said the judgement raises important issues regarding the role of the courts in sanctioning changes to planning policy when the original complaint was that a Minister acted unlawfully.
He said: "Changes to policy need to be made in a way that is properly informed and following consultation.
"The policy in question defines retailing at Sprucefield - any changes to such policy need to be properly informed and assessed. The council will do everything that is necessary to ensure that Belfast's regeneration and investment strategy is delivered and this includes protecting existing retail and developing our retail offering to ensure we can compete with other regional cities regards retail provision.
"We will be monitoring developments, particularly those that might arise as a consequence of this judgement."
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
22 September 2021
£15m Investment In NI Farming Industry
The farming sector in NI is set to benefit from an investment of £15 million, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced. Speaking to key industry stakeholders at a reception at the Balmoral Show, Minister Poots said the extra cash would be paid out next month.
£15m Investment In NI Farming Industry
The farming sector in NI is set to benefit from an investment of £15 million, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced. Speaking to key industry stakeholders at a reception at the Balmoral Show, Minister Poots said the extra cash would be paid out next month.
17 January 2008
Retailers' Association 'Disappointed' With Curley's Takeover
The local association responsible for the independent food retailing sector has outlined its disappointment over the decision by top regional independent retailer Curley's to allow the buy out by retailing titan, and FTSE 100 member, Sainsbury's.
Retailers' Association 'Disappointed' With Curley's Takeover
The local association responsible for the independent food retailing sector has outlined its disappointment over the decision by top regional independent retailer Curley's to allow the buy out by retailing titan, and FTSE 100 member, Sainsbury's.
04 February 2014
NI Planning To Adopt 'Town Centres First' Policy
The Department of the Environment has said Northern Ireland's planning system could be reformed to adopt a "town centres first" policy. Environment Minister Mark Durkan has announced a 12-week public consultation on issues such as building in the countryside, tourism, transport, telecommunications and housing.
NI Planning To Adopt 'Town Centres First' Policy
The Department of the Environment has said Northern Ireland's planning system could be reformed to adopt a "town centres first" policy. Environment Minister Mark Durkan has announced a 12-week public consultation on issues such as building in the countryside, tourism, transport, telecommunications and housing.
18 June 2024
SDLP Opposition Day To Focus On All-Island Policy Priorities
The SDLP has said that it will use today's Opposition Day in the Assembly to focus on making overdue progress on key all-island policy priorities, including benefitting from dual market access, expanding cross-border tourism brands and cross-border healthcare.
SDLP Opposition Day To Focus On All-Island Policy Priorities
The SDLP has said that it will use today's Opposition Day in the Assembly to focus on making overdue progress on key all-island policy priorities, including benefitting from dual market access, expanding cross-border tourism brands and cross-border healthcare.
21 September 2022
New Education Policy Consultation On Strategic Priorities
A new education policy consultation has been launched by the Department of Education (DoE) on its draft Corporate Plan which outlines its strategic priorities for the next five years.
New Education Policy Consultation On Strategic Priorities
A new education policy consultation has been launched by the Department of Education (DoE) on its draft Corporate Plan which outlines its strategic priorities for the next five years.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
