Planning reform in Northern Ireland: progress, economic development and forward strategy
Policy Forum for Northern Ireland
Taking place two years after the transfer of planning powers to local authorities, this conference will provide an opportunity to consider latest thinking on ways to address the key challenges which planners, applicants and local councils have faced.
Planning in Northern Ireland: progress, economic development and forward strategy
Morning, Thursday, 7th December 2017
Please note the date of this seminar has changed.
Guest of Honour
Angus Kerr, Director, Planning Policy Division, Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland Executive
This timely conference focuses on key issues for the planning system in Northern Ireland, bringing together policymakers and stakeholders.
Delegates will assess progress and next steps in relation to Local Development Plans, and examine latest thinking on how they can be developed effectively to shape area planning for the next 10 years.
They will also discuss the way forward in addressing challenges that applicants, planners and local authorities have faced since the transfer of planning powers, as well as how to achieve a more accountable and effective planning system.
Further sessions will consider ways in which local authorities can best support businesses through the planning system, and options for the Department for Infrastructure in developing a strategic planning policy which can act as a driver for local and regional economic growth.