UK Act of Parliament 2011 Northern Ireland

Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

An Act to make provision in relation to planning; and for connected purposes.

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Enforced by
Local Authority
Status
Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling
Imprisonment 11 of 98 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 11 carry different penalties and 76 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person39 Landlord3 Occupier2 Applicant1 Trader1

Plus 52 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

Other Acts binding the same actors

If a role above is yours, these are the other instruments that most often bind it.

Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts
Landlord — also bound by 224 other Acts
Housing Act 1985 55 duties
Housing Act 1996 30 duties
Occupier — also bound by 235 other Acts
Highways Act 1980 23 duties
Applicant — also bound by 307 other Acts
Trader — also bound by 825 other Acts
Companies Act 2006 243 duties
Companies Act 1985 85 duties

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

Functions of Department of the Environment with respect to development of land

2 of 2 sections shown
s.001 General functions of Department with respect to development of land (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • The Department must coordinate land development and sustainability policyCrown / Minister / Government department
s.002 Preparation of statement of community involvement by Department (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • The Department must publish a policy on community involvement in developmentCrown / Minister / Government department
Part 2

Local development plans

14 of 20 sections shown
s.003 Survey of district (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must monitor local development and environmental factorsLocal authority
s.004 Statement of community involvement (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must prepare a Statement of Community InvolvementLocal authority
s.005 Sustainable development (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Planning authorities must promote sustainable developmentLocal authority
s.007 Preparation of timetable (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must prepare and publish a local development plan timetableLocal authority
s.008 Plan strategy (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must prepare and adopt a plan strategy for their districtLocal authority
s.009 Local policies plan (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must prepare a local policies plan for land developmentLocal authority
s.010 Independent examination (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must submit development plans for independent examinationLocal authority
s.012 Adoption (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • The Department must decide on the adoption of development plan documentsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.013 Review of local development plan (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must review and report on their local development plansLocal authority
s.014 Revision of plan strategy or local policies plan (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must revise plan strategies and local policy plans when requiredLocal authority
s.015 Intervention by Department (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • The Department may direct a council to modify its development planCrown / Minister / Government department
s.018 Power of Department to direct councils to prepare joint plans (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • NI Department may direct councils to create joint planning strategiesCrown / Minister / Government department
s.020 Guidance (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must follow government guidance on planning functionsLocal authority
s.021 Annual monitoring report (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must submit an annual report on local development plan progressLocal authority
6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.006 Local development plan (opens in a new tab)
s.011 Withdrawal of development plan documents (opens in a new tab)
s.016 Department's default powers (opens in a new tab)
s.017 Joint plans (opens in a new tab)
s.019 Exclusion of certain representations (opens in a new tab)
s.022 Regulations (opens in a new tab)
Part 3

Planning control

19 of 57 sections shown
s.024 Development requiring planning permission (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Obtain planning permission before carrying out any developmentAny Person
s.027 Pre-application community consultation (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Consult the community before applying for major development planning permissionApplicant
s.028 Pre-application community consultation report (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Prepare a report on pre-application community consultationAny Person
s.034 Making and alteration of simplified planning zone schemes (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must follow regional strategies when creating simplified planning zonesLocal authority
s.040 Form and content of applications (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Submit planning applications in the correct form with required statementsAny Person
s.041 Notice, etc., of applications for planning permission (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must not process planning applications until notice requirements are metLocal authority
s.042 Notification of applications to certain persons (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Issue false certificate with planning applicationAny Person
  • Issue false or misleading planning certificateAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.043 Notice requiring planning application to be made (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to apply for planning permission after council noticeOccupier
  • Fail to make planning application after noticeOccupier

Fine up to £1,000

s.045 Determination of planning applications (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must determine planning applications based on local plansLocal authority
s.050 Duty to decline to determine application where section 27 not complied with (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must refuse planning applications that skip community consultationLocal authority
s.062 Duration of outline planning permission (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Planning authority must attach time-limit conditions to outline planning permissionLocal authority
s.064 Termination of planning permission by reference to time limit (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council may issue completion notices for unfinished developmentsLocal authority
s.067 Power to make non-material changes to planning permission (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Apply to the council for minor changes to planning permissionAny Person
s.070 Procedure for section 68 orders: opposed cases (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must notify landing owners and occupiers of planning changesLocal authority
s.072 Revocation or modification of planning permission by the Department (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Department may revoke or change planning permissionCrown / Minister / Government department
s.073 Orders requiring discontinuance of use or alteration or removal of buildings or works (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council may order the discontinuance of land use or removal of buildingsLocal authority

Unlimited fine

s.074 Confirmation by Department of section 73 orders (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must notify owners and occupiers of discontinuance ordersLocal authority
s.075 Power of Department to make section 73 orders (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Department may order discontinuance of use or removal of buildingsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.076 Planning agreements (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Willfully obstruct a planning authority officerAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

38 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.023 Meaning of “development” (opens in a new tab)
s.025 Hierarchy of developments (opens in a new tab)
s.026 Department's jurisdiction in relation to developments of regional significance (opens in a new tab)
s.029 Call in of applications, etc. , to Department (opens in a new tab)
s.030 Pre-determination hearings (opens in a new tab)
s.031 Local developments: schemes of delegation (opens in a new tab)
s.032 Development orders (opens in a new tab)
s.033 Simplified planning zones (opens in a new tab)
s.035 Simplified planning zone schemes: conditions and limitations on planning permission (opens in a new tab)
s.036 Duration of simplified planning zone scheme (opens in a new tab)
s.037 Alteration of simplified planning zone scheme (opens in a new tab)
s.038 Exclusion of certain descriptions of land or development (opens in a new tab)
s.039 Grant of planning permission in enterprise zones (opens in a new tab)
s.044 Appeal against notice under section 43 (opens in a new tab)
s.046 Power of council to decline to determine subsequent application (opens in a new tab)
s.047 Power of Department to decline to determine subsequent application (opens in a new tab)
s.048 Power of council to decline to determine overlapping application (opens in a new tab)
s.049 Power of Department to decline to determine overlapping application (opens in a new tab)
s.051 Assessment of environmental effects (opens in a new tab)
s.052 Conditional grant of planning permission (opens in a new tab)
s.053 Power to impose aftercare conditions on grant of mineral planning permission (opens in a new tab)
s.054 Permission to develop land without compliance with conditions previously attached (opens in a new tab)
s.055 Planning permission for development already carried out (opens in a new tab)
s.056 Directions etc. as to method of dealing with applications (opens in a new tab)
s.057 Effect of planning permission (opens in a new tab)
s.058 Appeals (opens in a new tab)
s.059 Matters which may be raised in an appeal under section 58 (opens in a new tab)
s.060 Appeal against failure to take planning decision (opens in a new tab)
s.061 Duration of planning permission (opens in a new tab)
s.063 Provisions supplementary to sections 61 and 62 (opens in a new tab)
s.065 Effect of completion notice (opens in a new tab)
s.066 Power of Department to serve completion notices (opens in a new tab)
s.068 Revocation or modification of planning permission by council (opens in a new tab)
s.069 Aftercare conditions imposed on revocation or modification of mineral planning permission (opens in a new tab)
s.071 Procedure for section 68 orders: unopposed cases (opens in a new tab)
s.077 Modification and discharge of planning agreements (opens in a new tab)
s.078 Appeals (opens in a new tab)
s.079 Land belonging to councils and development by councils (opens in a new tab)
Part 4

Additional planning control

34 of 51 sections shown
s.085 Control of works for demolition, alteration or extension of listed buildings (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Carry out unauthorised works on a listed buildingAny Person
  • Execute unauthorised works on a listed building or breach consent conditionsAny Person
s.089 Duty to notify Department of applications for listed building consent (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must notify the Department before granting listed building consentLocal authority
s.091 Decision on application for listed building consent (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must evaluate preservation needs when deciding on listed buildingsLocal authority
s.099 Procedure for section 98 orders: opposed cases (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must notify owners and occupiers of plans to change listed statusLocal authority
s.100 Procedure for section 98 orders: unopposed cases (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must follow specific notification procedures for unopposed consent changesLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.101 Revocation or modification of listed building consent by the Department (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • The Department must notify and consult before modifying listed building consentCrown / Minister / Government department

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.102 Applications to determine whether listed building consent required (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.103 Acts causing or likely to result in damage to listed buildings (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Cause damage to a listed buildingAny Person
  • Deliberately damage or risk damaging a listed buildingAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.104 Conservation areas (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.105 Control of demolition in conservation areas (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.106 Grants in relation to conservation areas (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.107 Application of Chapter 1, etc., to land and works of councils (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.108 Requirement of hazardous substances consent (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.109 Applications for hazardous substances consent (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Issue false or misleading certificate for hazardous substances consentAny Person
  • Issue false or misleading hazardous substances consent certificateAny Person

Fine up to £1,000 · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.110 Determination of applications for hazardous substances consent (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must determine hazardous substances consent applicationsLocal authority

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.111 Grant of hazardous substances consent without compliance with conditions previously attached (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.112 Revocation or modification of hazardous substances consent (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.113 Confirmation by Department of section 112 orders (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must notify owners and occupiers before modifying hazardous consentsLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.114 Call in of certain applications for hazardous substances consent to Department (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.115 Appeals (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.116 Effect of hazardous substances consent and change of control of land (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Apply to continue hazardous substances consent upon change of controlAny Person

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.117 Offences (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Contravene hazardous substances controlAny Person
  • Store hazardous substances without consent or exceed permitted amountAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.118 Emergencies (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.119 Health and safety requirements (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.120 Applications by councils for hazardous substances consent (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.121 Planning permission to include appropriate provision for trees (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must ensure tree preservation and planting in planning permissionsLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.122 Tree preservation orders: councils (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.123 Provisional tree preservation orders (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.124 Power for Department to make tree preservation orders (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.125 Replacement of trees (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Replace protected trees that are removed, destroyed, or dieLandlord

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.126 Penalties for contravention of tree preservation orders (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Contravene a tree preservation orderAny Person
  • Cut down, damage or destroy a protected treeAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.127 Preservation of trees in conservation areas (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Carry out work on a protected tree in a conservation area without permissionAny Person
  • Damage or remove a tree in a conservation area without permissionAny Person

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.128 Power to disapply section 127 (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.130 Control of advertisements (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Obtain council consent before displaying advertisementsAny Person

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

17 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.080 Lists of buildings of special architectural or historic interest (opens in a new tab)
s.081 Temporary listing: building preservation notices (opens in a new tab)
s.082 Temporary listing in urgent cases (opens in a new tab)
s.083 Lapse of building preservation notices (opens in a new tab)
s.084 Issue of certificate that building is not intended to be listed (opens in a new tab)
s.086 Applications for listed building consent (opens in a new tab)
s.087 Notification of applications for listed building consent to certain persons (opens in a new tab)
s.088 Call in of certain applications for listed building consent to Department (opens in a new tab)
s.090 Directions concerning notification of applications, etc. (opens in a new tab)
s.092 Power to decline to determine subsequent application for listed building consent (opens in a new tab)
s.093 Power to decline to determine overlapping application for listed building consent (opens in a new tab)
s.094 Duration of listed building consent (opens in a new tab)
s.095 Consent to execute works without compliance with conditions previously attached (opens in a new tab)
s.096 Appeal against decision (opens in a new tab)
s.097 Appeal against failure to take decision (opens in a new tab)
s.098 Revocation or modification of listed building consent by council (opens in a new tab)
s.129 Review of mineral planning permissions (opens in a new tab)
Part 5

Enforcement

48 of 48 sections shown
s.131 Expressions used in connection with enforcement (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.132 Time limits (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.133 Power to require information about activities on land (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.134 Penalties for non-compliance with planning contravention notice (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with a planning contravention noticeAny Person
  • Fail to comply with or provide false information in response to planning contravention noticeAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.135 Temporary stop notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.136 Temporary stop notice: restrictions (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must follow restrictions when issuing temporary stop noticesLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.137 Temporary stop notice: offences (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with a temporary stop noticeAny Person
  • Ignore a temporary stop notice on developmentAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.138 Issue of enforcement notice by councils (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.139 Issue of enforcement notice by Department (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.140 Contents and effect of enforcement notice (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must issue specific and detailed enforcement noticesLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.141 Variation and withdrawal of enforcement notices by councils (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.142 Variation and withdrawal of enforcement notices by Department (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.143 Appeal against enforcement notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.144 Appeal against enforcement notice - general supplementary provisions (opens in a new tab)

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.145 Appeal against enforcement notice - supplementary provisions relating to planning permission (opens in a new tab)

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.146 Execution and cost of works required by enforcement notice (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Wilfully obstruct council enforcement officersAny Person

Fine up to £1,000 · amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.147 Offence where enforcement notice not complied with (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with a planning enforcement noticeAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.148 Effect of planning permission, etc., on enforcement or breach of condition notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.149 Enforcement notice to have effect against subsequent development (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Carry out unauthorised reinstatement after enforcement noticeAny Person
  • Reinstate unauthorised buildings or works after enforcement noticeAny Person

Fine up to £7,500 · amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.150 Service of stop notices by councils (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Contravene a stop noticeAny Person
  • Fail to comply with a council stop noticeAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.151 Service of stop notices by Department (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Department of the Environment must consult council before serving stop noticeCrown / Minister / Government department

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.152 Enforcement of conditions (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with a breach of condition noticeAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.153 Fixed penalty notice where enforcement notice not complied with (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.154 Fixed penalty notice where breach of condition notice not complied with (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.155 Use of fixed penalty receipts (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.156 Injunctions (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.157 Issue of listed building enforcement notices by councils (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.158 Issue of listed buildings enforcement notices by Department (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.159 Appeal against listed building enforcement notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.160 Effect of listed building consent on listed building enforcement notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.161 Urgent works to preserve building (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Pay for urgent preservation works carried out by the councilTrader

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.162 Hazardous substances contravention notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.163 Variation of hazardous substances contravention notices (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.164 Enforcement of duties as to replacement of trees (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.165 Appeals against section 164 notices (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.166 Execution and cost of works required by section 164 notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.167 Enforcement of controls as respects trees in conservation areas (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Replace trees in conservation areas that are removed or destroyedLandlord

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.168 Enforcement of orders under section 73 (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.169 Certificate of lawfulness of existing use or development (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.170 Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use or development (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.171 Certificates under sections 169 and 170: supplementary provisions (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.172 Offences (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Make false or misleading statements in planning certificate applicationsAny Person

2 years imprisonment · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.173 Appeals against refusal or failure to give decision on application (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.174 Further provisions as to appeals under section 173 (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Commission must allow parties to be heard and notify council of appeal resultsTribunal / Court

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.175 Enforcement of advertisement control (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Display an advertisement in breach of regulationsAny Person
  • Display unauthorised advertisementAny Person

Fine up to £2,500 · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.176 Rights to enter without warrant (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council officers may enter land to check planning complianceLocal authority

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.177 Right to enter under warrant (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.178 Rights of entry: supplementary provisions (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Obstruct entry officer exercising planning rightAny Person

Fine up to £1,000 · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

Part 6

Compensation

12 of 12 sections shown
s.179 Compensation where planning permission is revoked or modified (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.180 Modification of the Act of 1965 in relation to minerals (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.181 Compensation where listed building consent revoked or modified (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.182 Compensation in respect of orders under section 73, 75 or 112 (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.183 Compensation in respect of tree preservation orders (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.184 Compensation where hazardous substances consent modified or revoked under section 116 (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must pay compensation if hazardous substance consent is changedLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.185 Compensation for loss due to stop notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.186 Compensation for loss or damage caused by service of building preservation notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.187 Compensation for loss due to temporary stop notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.188 Compensation where planning permission assumed for other development (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.189 Compensation: failure of consultee to respond under section 229 (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.190 Interpretation of Part 6 (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

Part 7

Purchase of estates in certain land affected by planning decisions

7 of 7 sections shown
s.191 Service of purchase notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.192 Purchase notices: Crown land (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.193 Action by council following service of purchase notice (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must respond to a planning purchase notice within two monthsLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.194 Further ground of objection to purchase notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.195 Reference of counter-notices to Lands Tribunal (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.196 Effect of valid purchase notice (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.197 Special provision as to compensation under this Part (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

Part 8

Further provisions as to historic buildings

5 of 5 sections shown
s.198 Historic Buildings Council (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.199 Grants and loans for preservation or acquisition of listed buildings (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.200 Acquisition of listed buildings by agreement (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.201 Acceptance by Department of endowments in respect of listed buildings (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.202 Compulsory acquisition of listed buildings (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • The Department must serve a repairs notice before acquiring a listed buildingCrown / Minister / Government department

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

Part 9

The Planning Appeals Commission

4 of 4 sections shown
s.203 The Planning Appeals Commission (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.204 Procedure of appeals commission (opens in a new tab)

amended 10 times (opens in a new tab)

s.205 Power to award costs (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.206 Orders as to costs: supplementary (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

Part 10

Assessment of council's performance or decision making

4 of 4 sections shown
s.207 Assessment of council's performance (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.208 Assessment of council's decision making (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.209 Further provision as respects assessment of performance or decision making (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • NI Department must notify Council and allow access for performance assessmentsCrown / Minister / Government department

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.210 Report of assessment (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must respond to planning performance assessment reportsLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

Part 11

Application of Act to Crown land

8 of 8 sections shown
s.211 Application to the Crown (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.212 Interpretation of Part 11 (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.213 Urgent Crown development (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Government must apply for urgent Crown development permission via DepartmentCrown / Minister / Government department

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.214 Urgent works relating to listed buildings on Crown land (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Northern Ireland Department must process urgent Crown listed building worksCrown / Minister / Government department

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.215 Enforcement in relation to the Crown (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must obtain consent from the Crown before enforcing on Crown landLocal authority

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.216 References to an estate in land (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.217 Applications for planning permission, etc. by Crown (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.218 Service of notices on the Crown (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

Part 12

Correction of errors

2 of 4 sections shown
s.219 Correction of errors in decision documents (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must correct errors in planning decision documentsLocal authority
s.220 Correction notice (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must issue written notices after planning error correctionsLocal authority
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.221 Effect of correction (opens in a new tab)
s.222 Supplementary (opens in a new tab)
Part 13

Financial provisions

5 of 5 sections shown
s.223 Fees and charges (opens in a new tab)

amended 8 times (opens in a new tab)

s.224 Grants for research and bursaries (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.225 Grants to bodies providing assistance in relation to certain planning policy or development proposals (opens in a new tab)

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.226 Contributions by councils and statutory undertakers (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.227 Contributions by departments towards compensation paid by councils (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

Part 14

Miscellaneous and general provisions

22 of 22 sections shown
s.228 Review of Act (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Department must review and publish report on implementation of ActCrown / Minister / Government department

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.229 Duty to respond to consultation (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.230 Minerals (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.231 Local inquiries (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.232 Inquiries to be held in public subject to certain exceptions (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.233 Directions: Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.234 Directions: Department of Justice (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.235 National security (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.236 Rights of entry (opens in a new tab)

amended 8 times (opens in a new tab)

s.237 Supplementary provisions as to powers of entry (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Obstruct an authorised officer entering your landAny Person
  • Wilfully obstruct a planning entry officerAny Person

Fine up to £1,000 · amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.238 Supplementary provisions as to powers of entry: Crown land (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.239 Service of notices and documents (opens in a new tab)

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.240 Information as to estates in land (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to provide information when required by noticeAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.241 Information as to estates in Crown land (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.242 Planning register (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Councils must maintain a public planning registerLocal authority

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.243 Power to appoint advisory bodies or committees (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.244 Time limit for certain summary offences under this Act (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.245 Registration of matters in Statutory Charges Register (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.246 Directions (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.247 Regulations and orders (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.248 Amendment of certain time periods in relation to enforcement (opens in a new tab)

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.249 Increased penalties for certain offences under the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (opens in a new tab)

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

Part 15

Supplementary

5 of 6 sections shown
s.250 Interpretation (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.251 Further provision (opens in a new tab)

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.252 Minor and consequential amendments (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.253 Repeals (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.254 Commencement (opens in a new tab)

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.255 Short title (opens in a new tab)
Schedules

Schedules

1 of 171 shown
s.sch003 PERIODIC REVIEW OF MINERAL PLANNING PERMISSIONS (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Postpone the first periodic review date for mineral permissionsLandlord
170 other schedules
s.006 MINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS (opens in a new tab)
s.sch001 SIMPLIFIED PLANNING ZONES (opens in a new tab)
s.sch001 Where a council decides under section 34 to make or...
s.sch001 (1) A council proposing to make or alter a simplified...
s.sch001 Where a council has prepared a proposed simplified planning zone...
s.sch001 (1) Where objections to the proposed scheme or alterations are...
s.sch001 (1) After the expiry of the period for making objections...
s.sch001 (1) Before the proposals have been adopted by the council...
s.sch001 (1) The Department may, after considering proposals submitted to it...
s.sch001 (1) Without prejudice to the previous provisions of this Schedule,...
s.sch002 REVIEW OF OLD MINERAL PLANNING PERMISSION (opens in a new tab)
s.sch002 (1) In this Schedule— “dormant site” means a Phase I...
s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies in a case where—
s.sch002 (1) Where the council— (a) on an application under paragraph...
s.sch002 (1) Subject to paragraph 8(11), where no application under paragraph...
s.sch002 (1) The Department may give directions requiring applications under paragraph...
s.sch002 (1) Where the council has received from any person a...
s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies in a case where—
s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies to appeals under any of the...
s.sch002 (1) This paragraph has effect for the purposes of determining...
s.sch002 (1) A council must, in accordance with the following provisions...
s.sch002 (1) A council must, in accordance with the following provisions...
s.sch002 (1) This paragraph makes provision for the advertisement of the...
s.sch002 (1) Any person who is the owner of any land,...
s.sch002 (1) Any person who is the owner of any land,...
s.sch002 (1) The council must, no later than the date upon...
s.sch002 (1) Any person who is the owner of any land,...
s.sch003 The council must, in accordance with the provisions of this...
s.sch003 (1) The Department may give directions requiring applications made under...
s.sch003 (1) Where an application has been made under paragraph 7...
s.sch003 (1) Where the council has received from any person a...
s.sch003 (1) In this paragraph, in relation to a mining site,...
s.sch003 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) an application made under...
s.sch003 (1) For the purposes of this Schedule— “first review date”,...
s.sch003 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (5), in the case of a...
s.sch003 (1) The Department may by order subject to negative resolution...
s.sch003 (1) The council must, in connection with the first periodic...
s.sch003 (1) Any person who is the owner of any land,...
s.sch003 (1) Any person who is the owner of any land,...
s.sch003 Where no application under paragraph 7 in respect of a...
s.sch003 (1) Where on an application under paragraph 7 the council...
s.sch004 AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT VALUES (COMPENSATION) ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1965 (C. 23) (opens in a new tab)
s.sch004 In section 15— (a) in subsection (1) for “a development...
s.sch004 In section 18(3) and (4) for “Article 38 of the...
s.sch004 In section 18(4) for “Order” substitute “ Act ”.
s.sch004 In sections 26(1), (4), (5) and (6), 27(5) and 30...
s.sch004 In section 26, after subsection (7) insert—
s.sch004 In section 27(5), for the words from “with the substitution”...
s.sch004 In section 43(1), in the definition of “planning decision” for...
s.sch004 In Schedule 1— (a) in paragraph 10(b) for “the Planning...
s.sch005 THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS COUNCIL (opens in a new tab)
s.sch005 The Historic Buildings Council (in this Schedule referred to as...
s.sch005 A member of the Council shall hold office for a...
s.sch005 The Department may pay to the Chair and members of...
s.sch005 (1) The Council shall, subject to sub-paragraph (4), appoint such...
s.sch005 The Council may regulate its own quorum and procedure and...
s.sch005 The Council must, at such times and in respect of...
s.sch005 The secretary to the Council shall be such person as...
s.sch006 In section 3(3) for “the Planning Order” substitute “ the...
s.sch006 In Article 68(1) for “Order” substitute “ Act ”.
s.sch006 In Schedule 2, in paragraph 2— (a) for “Article 2(2)...
s.sch006 In Article 298(3)(a) for “Article 2(2) of the Planning (Northern...
s.sch006 In section 70(1)(c) for “the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991...
s.sch006 In section 5 in the definition of “public body” in...
s.sch006 In section 322(2) in the definition of “statutory undertaker” for...
s.sch006 In Article 13(3)(b) for “Article 83A or 83B of the...
s.sch006 In Article 18(7)(b) for “Article 83A or 83B of the...
s.sch006 In section 15(2)— (a) in paragraph (l), after “consent” insert...
s.sch006 In section 17(1), in the definition of “planning permission”, for...
s.sch006 In section 26— (a) in subsection (3) for “Article 84(2)...
s.sch006 For Article 69B(1) substitute— (1) In this Part “the Planning...
s.sch006 In section 31(1), for “Article 67 of the Planning (Northern...
s.sch006 In section 38, omit subsections (1), (2) and (3).
s.sch006 In Schedule 1 in Part 2 for “The Planning Appeals...
s.sch006 In Article 26 in paragraph (2B)(d) for “the Planning (Northern...
s.sch006 In Part 1 of Schedule 12 in paragraph 8—
s.sch006 In Article 5(5)— (a) in sub-paragraph (c) for “development plan...
s.sch006 In Article 2(2) omit the definition of “the Planning Order”....
s.sch006 In Article 2(3)— (a) for “the Planning Order” substitute “...
s.sch006 In Article 3(a) for “Part IV of the Planning Order”...
s.sch006 In Article 65(6) for “the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991”...
s.sch006 In section 4— (a) in subsection (1) for “the Planning...
s.sch006 In Article 66(7) for “Article 2(2) of the Planning (Northern...
s.sch006 In section 1(2)(e) for “Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991” substitute...
s.sch006 In Article 3A(2)— (a) in sub-paragraph (a), for “Planning (Northern...
s.sch006 In Article 9(3)(b) for “Parts IV and V of the...
s.sch006 In Article 3(2) for “the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991”...
s.sch006 In Article 2— (a) in paragraph (2) for the definition...
s.sch006 In Article 3— (a) in paragraph (1) for “Part IV...
s.sch006 In Article 4(1)— (a) for “Planning Order” substitute “ Planning...
s.sch006 In Article 4(2) for “Planning Order” substitute “ Planning Act...
s.sch006 In Article 4(3)— (a) for “Article 32 of the Planning...
s.sch006 In section 5(3) for “the Planning Order” substitute “ the...
s.sch006 In Article 4(4)— (a) for “Part VI of the Planning...
s.sch006 In Article 24(8)(b) for “Planning Order” substitute “ Planning Act...
s.sch006 In Article 25(2)(b) for “Planning Order” substitute “ Planning Act...
s.sch006 In Article 38(5) for “Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991” substitute...
s.sch006 For Article 9(2) substitute— (2) Sections 236(5) and 237 of...
s.sch006 In Article 2(2) after the definition of “ “the Planning...
s.sch006 In Article 3— (a) in paragraph (1)—
s.sch006 In Article 15A(2) for “Part 12 of the Planning Order”...
s.sch006 In section 53(7) for “Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991” substitute...
s.sch006 In Article 2(2) for “Article 110 of the Planning (Northern...
s.sch006 In section 8(10) for “the Planning Order” substitute “ the...
s.sch006 In Article 7(2) for “Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991” substitute...
s.sch006 In Articles 14 and 15 for “development plan” wherever those...
s.sch006 In Article 15(1) for “Department of the Environment” substitute “...
s.sch006 In Article 15(4), for “Department”, where that word occurs for...
s.sch006 In Article 15(4), (5), (7) and (8) and in Article...
s.sch006 In Article 17, for paragraph (2) substitute—
s.sch006 In Schedule 2, in paragraph 3 for “Article 11 of...
s.sch006 In Article 2(2)— (a) in the definition of “development” for...
s.sch006 In Article 8(3)— (a) for “development plan” substitute “ local...
s.sch006 In Article 2(2), in the definition of “planning permission”, for...
s.sch006 In section 25(1) for the definition of “the Planning Order”...
s.sch006 In Article 18(9) for “Article 67 of the Planning (Northern...
s.sch006 For Article 18(11) substitute— (11) This Article and Article 19...
s.sch006 In Schedule 1, in paragraph 17(a) for the definition of...
s.sch006 In Article 16 for “Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991” substitute...
s.sch006 In Article 29— (a) in paragraph (2), for “Articles 64...
s.sch006 In Article 2 (interpretation)— (a) for paragraph (2) substitute—
s.sch006 After Article 85 (development schemes) insert— Power of Department to...
s.sch006 In Article 93, for “development plan” substitute “ local development...
s.sch006 In Article 125A (information as to estates in Crown land),...
s.sch006 In Article 65(1)(b) for “Articles 20 to 24 of the...
s.sch006 In section 25(4) for “the Planning Order” substitute “ the...
s.sch006 In Schedule 3 in paragraph 2(2)(b) for “Part IV of...
s.sch006 In Schedule 4 in paragraph 1(1) in the definition of...
s.sch006 In Schedule 4 in paragraph 15(5) in the definition of...
s.sch006 In Schedule 8— (a) in paragraph 1A(5)(b) for “Article 111(5)...
s.sch006 In Schedule 2 in paragraph 10(3) for “the Planning (Northern...
s.sch006 In Article 2(2) in the definition of “planning permission” for...
s.sch006 In Article 80(13), in the definition of “development order”, for...
s.sch006 In Article 87— (a) in paragraph (6) for “Article 67...
s.sch006 In Schedule 8, in Group 6— (a) in Note (1)(a)(iii)...
s.sch006 In Article 14— (a) in paragraph (2)(a) for “Part VIII...
s.sch006 In the Schedule in paragraph 9 for “the Planning Order”...
s.sch006 In Article 15(1)(b)(ii) for “Articles 20 to 22 of the...
s.sch006 In Schedule 3 in paragraph 3(2) for “the Planning (Northern...
s.sch006 In Article 2(2) in the definition of “works” for “the...
s.sch006 In Article 9(8)— (a) for “the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order...
s.sch006 In Article 2(2) in the definition of “the planning appeals...
s.sch006 In Article 47(1)(b) for “Articles 20 to 24 of the...
s.sch006 In Schedule 2 in paragraph 2(2)(b) for “Part IV of...
s.sch006 In Schedule 3 in paragraph 1 in the definition of...
s.sch006 In Schedule 3 in paragraph 14(6) in the definition of...
s.sch006 In Article 12(2) for “the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991”...
s.sch006 In section 47A (delegation of functions to officers) after subsection...
s.sch006 In Schedule 2 in paragraph 12 for “the Planning (Northern...
s.sch006 In Schedule 3 for “Article 110 of the Planning (Northern...
s.sch006 In Article 84(a) for “the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991”...
s.sch006 In Article 2(2) in the definition of “planning permission” for...
s.sch006 In Article 35(9)(a) for “the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991”...
s.sch006 In Schedule 2— (a) in paragraph 1(2) for “paragraphs (1),...
s.sch006 In Article 8(3) for “Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991” substitute...
s.sch006 In Article 31(3) for “Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991” substitute...
s.sch006 In Schedule 2— (a) in paragraph 1(2) for “paragraphs (1),...
s.sch006 In Schedule 3 in paragraph 1(1)(c) for “Article 40 of...
s.sch006 In Article 2(2)— (a) for “Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991”...
s.sch006 In Article 2(3) for “the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991”...
s.sch006 In Schedule 1 in paragraph 3— (a) in sub-paragraph (4)...
s.sch006 In Schedule 6 in paragraph 3(6) for “Article 2(2) of...
s.sch006 In section 436(2)(c) for “Article 2(2) of the Planning (Northern...
s.sch006 In Article 34(6)— (a) for “development plan” substitute “ local...
s.sch006 In Article 38(3)(d) for “the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991...
s.sch006 In Article 46— (a) in paragraph (4)(a) for “Part IV...
s.sch006 In Article 25(2) for “Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (NI...
s.sch006 For section 60(5)(c) substitute— (c) in relation to Northern Ireland,...
s.sch006 For section 61(2)(c) substitute— (c) in relation to Northern Ireland—...
s.sch007 REPEALS (opens in a new tab)

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