planning system

An Taisce Identifies the Worst Councils in Ireland’s Planning System

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Donegal, Roscommon, Leitrim, Kerry, Mayo, Galway County, Cavan, Carlow and Waterford County are ranked worst (in that order) in a planning system that requires radical overhaul, according to An Taisce, Ireland’s National Trust. An Taisce has published the results of its objective study of the Planning Systems in 34 City and County Councils. ‘State of … Read more

British Planning System is Delaying Power Projects

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The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is warning that plans to hand back powers to ministers to approve major infrastructure projects could lead to further delays in building vital energy schemes in the UK. The UK’s leading business group says the Government’s decision to replace the independent Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) with a Major Infrastructure … Read more