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An aerial view of the Peace Bridge in Derry/Londonderry

COVID-19 and planning measures

18th May 202018th May 2020 Suzie Cave

Reading Time: 7 minutes This article explores the temporary planning measures introduced as a response to COVID-19 across the UK and Republic of Ireland

An image of the Peace Bridge in Derry/Londonderry

A comparison of the planning systems in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

15th April 20195th November 2019 Suzie Cave Planning Policies

Reading Time: 6 minutes This blog article examines the similarities and differences between the planning systems north and south of the border on the

Planning

Planning in a new environment

16th May 201630th May 2017 Suzie Cave Community planning, Planning Policies, Regional planning

Reading Time: 3 minutes The planning system has undergone much change recently, so what are the new structures and how has the balance of

The merging of environment and agriculture

Agriculture Environment Planning

A new mandate, a new Environment

3rd May 201617th July 2017 Suzie Cave Environmental protection, Organisation and structures of government

Reading Time: 3 minutes Local government underwent significant structural change in 2015 with the number of councils reducing from 26 to 11, and the

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