AQW 52307/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 11/12/2015
Answered On Date: 14/01/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail how a Planning Appeals Commission outcome affects his decision when he has provided an intention to approve a planning application.

Answer:

In accordance with Section 29 (8) of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, following any Planning Appeals hearing, the Commission will prepare a report for the Department. Whilst the final decision will rest with me, the Department will fully consider the Commission’s report in determining the application.