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- art. 11(2A) inserted by S.I. 2006/1252 (N.I.) art. 7
- art. 20(2A)(2B) inserted by S.I. 2006/1252 (N.I.) art. 8(1)
- art. 124(1)(o) added by S.I. 2006/1252 (N.I.) art. 27(3)
PART IVN.I.PLANNING CONTROL
N.I.“Development” and requirement of planning permission
Meaning of “development”N.I.
F111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Development requiring planning permissionN.I.
F112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
N.I.Development orders
Development ordersN.I.
F113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
N.I.Simplified planning zone schemes
Simplified planning zonesN.I.
F114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Simplified planning zone schemes: conditions and limitations on planning permissionN.I.
F115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Duration of simplified planning zone schemeN.I.
F116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Alteration of simplified planning zone schemeN.I.
F117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Exclusion of certain descriptions of landN.I.
F118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
N.I.Grant of planning permission in enterprise zones
Grant of planning permission in enterprise zonesN.I.
F119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Planning applicationsN.I.
Form and content of applicationsN.I.
F120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Publication of notices of applicationsN.I.
F121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Notification of applications to certain personsN.I.
F122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Notice requiring planning applicationN.I.
F123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Appeal against notice under Article 23N.I.
F124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
N.I.Determination of planning applications
Determination of planning applicationsN.I.
F125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
[F2Power to decline to determine subsequent applicationN.I.
F125A.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
F2Arts. 25A, 25AA substituted (10.6.2006) for art. 25A by Planning Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1252 (N.I. 7)), arts. 1(4), 9(1) (with (5))
[F3Power to decline to determine overlapping applicationN.I.
F125AA.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
F3Arts. 25A, 25AA substituted (10.6.2006) for art. 25A by Planning Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1252 (N.I. 7)), arts. 1(4), 9(1) (with art. 9(5))
Assessment of environmental effectsN.I.
F125B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Duty to draw attention to certain provisions for benefit of disabledN.I.
F126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Conditional grant of planning permissionN.I.
F127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Prospective
[F4Power to impose aftercare conditions on grant of mineral planning permissionN.I.
F127A.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
F4Art. 27A inserted (prosp.) by Planning Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1252 (N.I. 7)), arts. 1(3)(d), 26
Permission to develop land without compliance with conditions previously attachedN.I.
F128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Planning permission for development already carried outN.I.
F128A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Art. 29 rep. by 2003 NI 8
Effect of planning permissionN.I.
F130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Special procedure for major planning applicationsN.I.
F131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
N.I.Appeals
AppealsN.I.
F132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Appeal in default of planning decisionN.I.
F133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
N.I.Duration of planning permission
Duration of planning permissionN.I.
F134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Duration of outline planning permissionN.I.
F135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Provisions supplementary to Articles 34 and 35N.I.
F136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Termination of planning permission by reference to time limitN.I.
F137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
N.I.Revocation or modification of planning permission
Revocation or modification of planning permissionN.I.
F138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
N.I.Additional powers of control
Orders requiring discontinuance of use or alteration or removal of buildings or worksN.I.
F139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Planning agreementsN.I.
F140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Modification and discharge of planning agreementsN.I.
F140A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
AppealsN.I.
F140B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1Pts. II-VI repealed (1.4.2015 except for the repeal of Pt. III) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 7 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2) (as amended (16.3.2016) by S.R. 2016/159, art. 2)
Art. 41 rep. by 2003 NI 8
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