Development Management & Enforcement

Scotland’s Directorate of Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) has insisted that its local development plan and appeals casework will continue, albeit that written representations will become the norm during the coronavirus outbreak.

Scotland’s chief planner and planning minister have written to local authorities about the relaxation of enforcement regarding pubs and restaurants offering takeaway services during the outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19).

Northern Ireland's infrastructure and planning minister Nichola Mallon has written to local councils making it clear they should temporarily hold back on any planning enforcement action that could result in restrictions on deliveries of food, sanitary and other essential products, including...