AQW 38110/22-27

Miss Nuala McAllister
Alliance Party
North Belfast

Tabled Date: 13/01/2026
Answered On Date: 04/03/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any enforcement action has taken place in North Belfast against developers, under the new Private Streets Enforcement Guidance.

Answer:

On 25 September 2025 I announced the introduction of new Private Streets Enforcement Guidance for staff. This guidance will greatly reduce the risk of developments, constructed from January 2024, remaining unadopted. The new policy indicates enforcement action will be taken by the Department after a period of 2 years following 80% occupancy. Therefore, the timescales have not yet been breached.

My officials continue to monitor the progress of all housing developments and engage with developers to ensure timely adoption through the normal Private Streets process.