Policy Forum for Northern Ireland

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Planning in Northern Ireland: progress, economic development and forward strategy

December 2017


Starting from: £99 + VAT
Format: DOWNLOADABLE PDF


This timely conference focused on key issues for the planning system in Northern Ireland, bringing together policymakers and stakeholders.


Delegates assessed progress and next steps in relation to Local Development Plans and examined latest thinking on how they can be developed effectively to shape area planning for the next 10 years.


They also discussed the way forward in addressing challenges that applicants, planners and local authorities have faced since the transfer of planning powers and the means of achieving a more accountable and effective planning system. Delegates were also briefed on the independent examination procedure and the work of the Planning Appeals Commission.


Further sessions considered priorities for businesses, and ways in which local authorities can best support economic development through the planning system, as well as the next steps for the Department for Infrastructure in developing a strategic planning policy which can act as a driver for local and regional economic growth.



This on-demand pack includes

  • A full video recording of the conference as it took place, with all presentations, Q&A sessions, and remarks from chairs
  • An automated transcript of the conference
  • Copies of the slides used to accompany speaker presentations (subject to permission
  • Access to on-the-day materialfs, including speaker biographies, attendee lists and the agenda