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18/06/2007
Rural building case at Belfast’s High Court
A judicial review into the legislation limiting the building in the countryside has began at the High Court in Belfast.
Omagh District Council have brought the challenge over the controversial PPS 14, and is being supported by Armagh, Coleraine, Cookstown, Moyle and Strabane councils.
Last year the government announced that almost all new plans for single rural dwellings would not be considered.
Environmentalists have welcomed the restrictions, saying the PPS 14 law would prevent a 'bungalow blitz'.
(JM/KMcA)
Omagh District Council have brought the challenge over the controversial PPS 14, and is being supported by Armagh, Coleraine, Cookstown, Moyle and Strabane councils.
Last year the government announced that almost all new plans for single rural dwellings would not be considered.
Environmentalists have welcomed the restrictions, saying the PPS 14 law would prevent a 'bungalow blitz'.
(JM/KMcA)
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23 October 2015
First Female High Court Judges Appointed
Northern Ireland's first female high court judges have been appointed. Denise McBride QC and Siobhan Keegan QC were both sworn in by the Lord Chief Justice on Friday, 23 October, in the Royal Courts of Justice, Belfast. Gerry McAlinden QC, Chairman of the Bar Council, welcomed the appointments.
First Female High Court Judges Appointed
Northern Ireland's first female high court judges have been appointed. Denise McBride QC and Siobhan Keegan QC were both sworn in by the Lord Chief Justice on Friday, 23 October, in the Royal Courts of Justice, Belfast. Gerry McAlinden QC, Chairman of the Bar Council, welcomed the appointments.
29 July 2009
Rural Planning Approvals Jump
Draft rural planning legislation PPS 21 has seen a 98% approval of applications submitted since its inception last year. The new countryside planning guidelines, launched in November 2008, replaced the controversial Draft Planning Policy Statement (PPS) 14, which imposed significant restrictions on developments in rural areas.
Rural Planning Approvals Jump
Draft rural planning legislation PPS 21 has seen a 98% approval of applications submitted since its inception last year. The new countryside planning guidelines, launched in November 2008, replaced the controversial Draft Planning Policy Statement (PPS) 14, which imposed significant restrictions on developments in rural areas.
25 October 2007
Building Free-For-All Remains Unlikely
Although the controversial law restricting building in Northern Ireland's countryside - PPS 14 – has now been declared unlawful, it does not mean the law will be dropped immediately. There is therefore little likelihood of an immediate countryside-based building boom.
Building Free-For-All Remains Unlikely
Although the controversial law restricting building in Northern Ireland's countryside - PPS 14 – has now been declared unlawful, it does not mean the law will be dropped immediately. There is therefore little likelihood of an immediate countryside-based building boom.
12 January 2016
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Man Stabbed In Co Down
A 36-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Co Down. The 54-year-old victim was stabbed in the Manor Court area in Moira on Monday. He is currently in a serious but stable condition in hospital. The woman is to appear at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Man Stabbed In Co Down
A 36-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Co Down. The 54-year-old victim was stabbed in the Manor Court area in Moira on Monday. He is currently in a serious but stable condition in hospital. The woman is to appear at Craigavon Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
27 January 2016
Xtra-Vision Ceases Trading
Rental chain Xtra-Vision is to close 11 stores in Northern Ireland, with the loss of around 60 jobs. The firm was placed into liquidation on Wednesday morning. In total, approximately 580 workers are expected to lose their jobs in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and a further 71 stores are to shut down in RoI.
Xtra-Vision Ceases Trading
Rental chain Xtra-Vision is to close 11 stores in Northern Ireland, with the loss of around 60 jobs. The firm was placed into liquidation on Wednesday morning. In total, approximately 580 workers are expected to lose their jobs in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and a further 71 stores are to shut down in RoI.
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