Northern Ireland: Consultation starts on revamped hazard planning rules, community advised to take part in consultation

A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 2 May-8 May, 2015
Consultation starts on revamped hazard planning rules
The Department of the Environment has issued a consultation paper on proposals to amend the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015.
The Planner
RTPI appoints new commercial and corporate services director
Phil Pluck has joined the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as commercial and corporate services director.
The Planner
Community urged to take part in consultation
Belfast City Council is fulfilling its new duty to lead the community planning process by using social media, workshops, public meetings and the web.
Belfast City Council
Northern Ireland Executive buys Belfast’s Causeway Exchange
The Northern Ireland Executive has bought a central Belfast office building - currently the home of the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure - for just over £12 million, saying it will “generate substantial rental savings”.
BBC News
Mall one-way system on brink of being scrapped
Roads minister Danny Kennedy has cast doubt on the proposed one-way gyratory system being considered around Armagh's historic Mall. The plan is under review following a high number of objections.
Ulster Gazette
New housing registrations up 18% in the first quarter of 2015
Latest quarterly figures for new housing registrations in Northern Ireland show a 42 per cent increase on the same period last year, according to statistics released by the National House Building Council.
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