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26/06/2014
Planning Applications 'Speedier And Fairer' - Durkan
New figures show that 92% of 'Large Scale Planning Applications' are being dealt with within six months, beating the set target of 75%.
Turnaround times for planning applications are improving, becoming "speedier and fairer", Environment minister Mark H Durkan said.
Adding: "I am optimistic that this positive trend will continue when the majority of planning functions will transfer to local councils next April."
The minister said that improving the planning application process had been made a priority when he took over the department.
(MH/CD)
Turnaround times for planning applications are improving, becoming "speedier and fairer", Environment minister Mark H Durkan said.
Adding: "I am optimistic that this positive trend will continue when the majority of planning functions will transfer to local councils next April."
The minister said that improving the planning application process had been made a priority when he took over the department.
(MH/CD)
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