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Judicial Review Launched
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A group of people have joined forces to launch a formal Judicial Review of the Draft Planning Policy PPS14, announced by Lord Rooker on 16th March. Chief among their concerns is the prejudgement of the outcome of the consultation phase by applying the policy prematurely. This action is being taken partly as a result of lack of confidence that the Department of Regional Development will listen to the avalanche of objections that has resulted since the first announcement on March 16th. Anyone who has attended one of the 'official' DRD consultation evenings would recognise that far from being an open public consultation barriers were put in place such as requiring pre-registration. The Banbridge meeting on 15th May could hardly fill an observer with confidence that the panel were listening to the concerns of local farmers, businesspeople and individuals. Given these circumstances, it has been decided that a "fighting fund" or £100,000 be raised to launch the legal action. It can be confirmed that legal proceedings are already underway. This group are hopeful for support from a number of bodies and private individuals. If you would like to lend your support please contact Liam Ward. Ward Design Architecture, 028 7946 9000, www.ward-design.com Elevate Planning Consultancy 028 9446 2020 www.elevate.nu |
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99% REJECT PPS14 |
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Judicial Review of PPS14 announced! Lend your support to this initiative. |
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Living in the Landscape By Jane Burnside RIBA
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Republic of Ireland take opposite view on rural housing! In April 2005, the Republic issued guidelines with a presumption in favour of one off housing. Find out why they see one off housing as an "integral part of a sustainable development of rural areas". Click Here... |
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Download a letter to send to the Department of Regional Development
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Have Ministers ignored the views of the Rural Community? |
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Useful Links Elevate - The Rural Planning Experts
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