Daily Archives: 16/09/2011

NI national park debate

Posted on 16/09/2011 by IHBC NewsBlog

Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister Alex Attwood has called for a balanced debate and early progress on designating a number of Special National Parks in the Province.   The call came as he launched a consultation on the required legislation and … Continue reading →

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RTPI: ‘myth-busting’ planning

Posted on 16/09/2011 by IHBC NewsBlog

Britain’s planners are launching a nationwide myth busting campaign in England this week to boost confidence in the local planning system and to improve the understanding of the work of the planning profession. The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), which … Continue reading →

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SSSI damage costs in National Park

Posted on 16/09/2011 by IHBC NewsBlog

A field sports company and its director have been fined a total of £40,000 and ordered to pay costs of £125,000 by York Crown Court after admitting damaging Farndale Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in the North York Moors … Continue reading →

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