Explanatory memorandum to the Planning (general development) (amendment) order (Northern Ireland) 2012. SR 2012/329
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Relates to SR 2012/329, which amends the Planning (General Development) Order (NI) 1993 (SR 1993/278) (the GDO) by: amending Article 7 'Applications for planning permission' and Article 9 'Application for approval of reserved matters' of the GDO, so as to reduce the maximum number of copies of forms, plans and drawings that need to accompany such applications from 6 to 3; revising existing permitted development rights for industrial buildings and warehouses to expand the scope of those rights; adding a new Part 33 to permit the demolition of buildings, subject to certain exceptions in respect of buildings in Areas of Townscape and Village Character; adding a new Part 34 to provide permitted development rights for shops, financial and professional services; adding a new Part 35 to provide permitted development rights for office premises; and adding a new Part 36 to provide permitted development rights for schools, colleges, universities and hospitals.
Document History
No longer applicable as SR 2011/75 revoked by SR 2015/72.
Publisher Information
Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland
The Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland (DOENI) is now known as the Department for Communities (DfC). The Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland's role was to promote sustainable development principles, responsible land use, air and water quality, and waste management, the reduction of road traffic casualties and ensure effective local government.
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