The planning policy set out in Policy CTY8 for infill development has been described by the Planning Appeals Commission as “rather vague and perplexing.” Policy CTY 8 states that for the purposes of an ‘infill’ there should be 3 or…read more →
The Planning Appeals Commission (PAC) have now published their report detailing objections on the Northern Area Plan 2016 (NAP). The Department will now consider this Report before adopting the new Northern Area Plan 2016. It is likely that most if…read more →
WHAT IS A CLEUD AND WHY DO I NEED ONE? A Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development (CLEUD) is a certificate which can be obtained from the Planning Service and will prevent enforcement by that Body against any breach…read more →
MKA were successful in obtaining a CLEUD for the retention of a site for storage of telecom equipment at lands at Gortree road, Drumahoe on behalf of a private Client. The site is located on former greenbelt, outside the settlement…read more →
MKA Planning have successfully resolved an ongoing planning enforcement case at an upmarket dwelling located in the Waterside Area, L’Derry. A local resident brought our Client’s car sales business to the attention of the Planning Service. The Department, acting upon…read more →
The PAC Public Inquiry Report into the objections to the Draft Northern Area Plan was completed and issued to the Department in early 2014, after a number of delays. MKA Planning expects the Minister to publish the Report in the…read more →
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland and Environment Minister Mark H Durkan have launched public consultations on proposals that aim to increase the supply of affordable housing. Developer contributions would require developers to provide a proportion of newly-proposed housing developments (over…read more →
MKA Planning recently requested a formal response from the Minister of Environment to clarify whether the DARD change in the definition of an ‘active farmer’ definition would have any impact or effect on the future implementation of PPS 21 policies CTY10, CTY 11…read more →
The Department of Agriculture (DARD) is currently in the process of amending their definition of an “active farmer” to exclude those landowners who let their lands out on a conacre basis. Around 1/3 of farming land in NI is currently…read more →
MKA Planning note the recent announcement in the media that Killybegs is about to get the world’s largest marine food ingredients plant in a joint venture by Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) and the Norwegian Biomarine Science Technology (BST). The new…read more →
“My application for residential development in Prehen Woods, Derry was very contentious with numerous objections. The application was finally only approved after a meeting with the Environment Minister.
MKA Planning guided the application through the planning process and dealt comprehensively with all objections”.
“Planning Service wanted me out in a month.
MKA Planning kept me here, permanently!”. 